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Alabama WR Jaren Hamilton, former 4-star recruit, entering transfer portal
By Andrew Olson
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Alabama is losing a wide receiver to the transfer portal following the ReliaQuest Bowl.
Rivals reports that Jaren Hamilton will look at continuing his college football career elsewhere. He spent 2 seasons with the Crimson Tide.
BREAKING: ALABAMA WR JAREN HAMILTON TELLS @RivalsPortal HE IS ENTERING THE TRANSFER PORTAL.
— Rivals (@Rivals) January 1, 2025
The 2023 4⭐️ WR will have 3 years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/XoqcDN2oEr
Hamilton hails from another SEC college town. Out of Gainesville (Florida) Buchholz High School, Hamilton was a Class of 2023 prospect. On the 247Sports Composite, he was rated 4-stars, the No. 35 wide receiver, No. 48 player in the state of Florida and No. 238 prospect overall. Hamilton had a scholarship from Florida, as well as interest from Michigan, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, USC and others, but signed to play for Nick Saban.
At Alabama, Hamilton played in 6 games over 2 seasons.
In 2023, he made appearances in Alabama’s wins over Middle Tennessee and Chattanooga. By playing in fewer than 4 regular-season, Hamilton was able to take a redshirt.
This season, Hamilton made 4 appearances. He played on offense and special teams in Alabama’s games against Western Kentucky, Wisconsin, Mercer and Michigan.
Hamilton has not recorded an offensive statistic in his UA career. He has 3 remaining seasons of college eligibility.
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