Alabama Defensive End Keon Keeley Enters Transfer Portal

Alabama defensive end Keon Keeley has entered the transfer portal, according to a report by ESPN's Pete Thamel. Keeley is a 6-foot-5, 282-pound defensive end from Berkley Prep High School and is originally from Tampa, Florida.

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Keeley was one of the highest-rated prospects in his respective recruiting class, being ranked as a consensus five-star, the No. 3 player in the class, the No. 1 edge rusher, and the No. 1 player in the state of Florida. Originally committed to Notre Dame, Keeley de-committed from the Fighting Irish before committing to the Crimson Tide under former Alabama head coach Nick Saban in December 2022.

Keeley did not see action during his true freshman season and redshirted at the season's end in 2023. In 2024, he appeared in five games, and in 2025, he appeared in 12 games for the Tide. During his collegiate season, Keeley has totaled 19 tackles, three sacks (all three came in 2025), and one pass breakup for the Crimson Tide.

Keeley is the 12th player to enter the transfer portal from the Crimson Tide, and the first defensive lineman to do so.

Here are the players who have entered the portal so far from Alabama:

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

*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_.