One of Michigan football’s most notable transfer portal departures has found their new team.
Former top-100 safety recruit Keon Sabb has transferred to play for Alabama football, as originally reported by the university’s NIL collective and later confirmed by The Tuscaloosa News, which also reports Sabb is already enrolled in classes at the University of Alabama. Sabb later announced his transfer to play for the Crimson Tide via On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Sabb entered the transfer portal following Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the Los Angeles Chargers. His decision likely also was informed by numerous departures from other members of Michigan’s coaching staff. Among the departures are co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale and Sabb’s positional coach, Jay Harbaugh.
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The Glassboro, New Jersey native finished with six tackles and two pass breakups in Michigan’s national championship victory over Washington, who was coached by now-Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer.
Here’s what you need to know on Sabb’s departure from Michigan:
Why did Keon Sabb transfer from Michigan?
Per NCAA transfer portal rules, Sabb was able to leave Michigan via a 30-day transfer window that opened following head coach Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL. Sabb entered the portal on Friday.
Jim Harbaugh’s NFL departure opened the transfer portal for Sabb, but other coaching departures likely impacted his decision to transfer. Clinkscale, Michigan’s co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach, followed Harbaugh to Los Angeles. Sabb’s position coach, Jay Harbaugh, left the program to be the special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks.
At Alabama, Sabb is likely to see significant playing time — and fill a position of need…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-02-20 15:25:22
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