Tide D-lineman becomes 16th to enter transfer portal

Alabama reserve defensive lineman Stephon Wynn entered the NCAA switch portal Wednesday, 4 days after the Tide concluded its spring practices, in accordance with a number of experiences.

Wynn, whose choice was first reported by On3 Sports activities, turns into Alabama’s sixteenth scholarship participant to enter the portal this offseason, the primary full offseason since NCAA switch guidelines have been relaxed final yr.

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Wynn was a four-star recruit in 2018 who performed in 21 video games over the previous 4 seasons, all as a reserve. He was projected to play a reserve position once more this season as a redshirt senior, and can be eligible to play once more in 2023 beneath the NCAA’s COVID-19 waiver.

Alabama’s high 5 projected defensive linemen stay DJ Dale, Justin Eboigbe, Jamil Burroughs, Byron Younger and Tim Smith, with a number of different scholarship gamers set to compete this August for enjoying time.

Of the 16 scholarship gamers to enter the portal this offseason, solely linebacker Jaylen Moody has returned to the Tide.

Wynn noticed time in seven video games final season, making 5 tackles and one quarterback hurry.

Mike Rodak is an Alabama beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Comply with him on Twitter @mikerodak.