Kedrick James has reportedly decided on a transfer destination.

The now-former Alabama tight end will transfer to Southern Methodist University (SMU), according to multiple reports. James, a native of Waco, Texas, entered the NCAA transfer portal on July 12.

UPDATE: James made his intentions to transfer to SMU public.

James, a junior, provided depth for the Crimson Tide tight end group a season ago. He was suspended for the Oklahoma and Clemson playoff games but saw time in five games (Louisville, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Louisiana, Arkansas). James did not record any stats as a sophomore.

In the spring, James recorded a 29-yard touchdown reception in the Tide’s A-Day Game.

James and offensive linemen Deonte Brown and Elliot Baker did not travel with the team to the Capital One Orange Bowl last season for what was announced as violations of team rules and policies. Alabama head coach Nick Saban later revealed the tight end will be suspended the first four games of the upcoming season, leaving the Crimson Tide extremely thin at the position.

Established in October of last year, the NCAA’s transfer portal now allows collegiate student-athletes to merely enter their name into an online database and wait for collegiate teams to contact them. It is also worth noting that players can withdraw their name from the portal, too.

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Alabama has already lost five scholarship players to transfers this year in quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (Oklahoma) and Layne Hatcher (Arkansas State), offensive lineman Richie Petitbon (Illinois), defensive back Kyriq McDonald (Cincinnati) and long snapper Scott Meyer (Vanderbilt).

Outside linebacker Eyabi Anoma entered the transfer portal on Sunday, July 28.

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