Alabama saw its defensive backs group decimated by the NFL Draft, and the transfer portal, with several leaving after Nick Saban’s retirement. DeBoer pointed to the group as a position where the Tide might try to add numbers during the spring window.

Jones has started the past two seasons for the Demon Deacons and had a breakout season in 2023 collecting three interceptions as a sophomore. The expectation is that former Wake Forest cornerback DaShawn Jones is going to transfer to Alabama, sources tell @247sports.

Recent reports indicated that LSU had made contact with Wake Forest cornerback transfer DaShawn Jones and was attempting to get him on campus for a visit. However, it looks like that isn’t going to happen.

The LSU football staff wrapped up spring camp evaluations in April, and once the NCAA Transfer Portal opened on April 16, the program began to see players depart Baton Rouge. Brian Kelly and Co. saw seven members of the spring football roster announce their intentions to enter the portal;