
Veteran, high-ceiling DL transfer poised to plug in fast at Alabama
Devan Thompkins arrives in Tuscaloosa as a proven, high-ceiling veteran who produced 31 tackles, 3 sacks and a forced fumble in the 2025 season at USC, then was quickly viewed as a likely immediate-impact starter for Alabama in 2026. His calling card is length, size and versatility at 6-5, about 298-300 pounds, with reports saying he can fit both inside and as a bandit-style edge piece. Why care? He brings experience, toughness and disruptive upside to a Tide front that loves versatile trench pieces.






