Kalen DeBoer Comments On Jehiem Oatis' Decision To Redshirt And Enter The Transfer Portal

Alabama's Kalen Deboer spoke with reporters this week and was asked about defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis, who will redshirt and enter the transfer portal after the season.

Deboer said it wasn't a complete shock to him as they felt Oatis was trending towards that decision.

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"We felt like it was going that way,” Deboer said. “I think the thing you also have to understand is there's other elements. There's health, there's life elements. I love these guys. They work hard."

"Jeheim's choices and things, there's reasons for that, right? He has notified us and has continued to be in communication with us. It felt like it was maybe going in that direction, not just today or yesterday but in the last few days. We move forward with the guys that really are able to help us win and are focused on our program."

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