Alabama LB Qua Russaw Enters Transfer Portal

Former starting linebacker for Alabama Qua Russaw has entered the transfer portal, according to reports by On3 Sports reporters. Russaw is a former five-star prospect from the 2023 recruiting class and has been with the Crimson Tide for three seasons.

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Russaw, a 6-foot-2, 243-pound linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, Alabama, originally chose the Crimson Tide over the Auburn Tigers, the Florida Gators, and the Georgia Bulldogs. In 2023, he redshirted and saw no action with the Crimson Tide. In 2024, he expanded his role and appeared in all 13 games with six starts for the Crimson Tide, totaling 36 tackles, two interceptions, one sack, and one forced fumble.

In 2025, Russaw started the year as Alabama's starting WOLF linebacker, but suffered a broken foot in Alabama's 24-21 victory over Georgia. Despite the injury, he still started three games with appearances in eight for the Crimson Tide, totaling 13 tackles and one sack. His starting spot was taken by redshirt sophomore Yhonzae Pierre, who ended the season with eight sacks for Alabama.

Russaw is the 16th overall player and the second linebacker to enter the transfer portal from the Crimson Tide. Here is every player who has entered the portal from Alabama:

LB Qua Russaw*
DB Cam Calhoun
WR Rico Scott
DE Keon Keeley
WR Cole Adams
WR Aeryn Hampton
WR Jalen Hale
WR Jaylen Mbakwe
RB Richard Young
LB Noah Carter
OL Roq Montgomery
OL Joseph Ionata
OL Olaus Alinen
OL Micah DeBose
OL Wilkin Formby
DB Kameron Howard

*Most Recent Addition.

The transfer portal opened on Friday, January 2, and will remain open for 15 days, until January 16.

Wyatt Fulton is the Tide 100.9 DME and Brand Manager, primarily covering Alabama Crimson Tide football and men's basketball. For more Crimson Tide coverage, follow Wyatt on X (Formerly known as Twitter) at @FultonW_.