👀 WATCH OUT 👀 Kalen DeBoer May Have Found A HIDDEN GEM In The Transfer Portal

Alabama football rumors are back on the possible hidden gem that Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer might have found in the college football transfer portal. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $150 in bonus lineups if you win your first $5+ lineup! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CHAT. Host Tom Downey breaks down the Alabama transfer portal class and identifies a hidden gem transfer portal addition in Josh Ford, a tight end from Oklahoma State. Ford could play a big role for Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide this upcoming season. Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer and Alabama football analyst Clint Lamb have already praised Ford’s blocking ability and mindset. Alabama football fans should be excited about the impact Ford could have on the Alabama football run game and the Crimson Tide offense. Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/CHAT10 - Sponsored by SeatGeek (*Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount). Alabama football player profile: Josh Ford is a 6’6”, 267 lbs. redshirt sophomore tight end from Oklahoma State. He was a 3-star recruit in the 2024 class, ranked No. 1,501 overall, the #76 tight end, and #18 in Oklahoma. In 2024, he played 10 games, recording 10 receptions for 92 yards and 1 touchdown. In 2025, he had 3 receptions for 45 yards and 1 touchdown in 4 games. In the 2026 transfer portal cycle, Ford was ranked as a 3-star transfer; No. 558 overall, and #36 tight end. His final five schools included Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, Illinois, and Oklahoma. Are you a true Alabama Football fan? Then SOUND OFF in the comment section: Grade the Alabama football transfer portal class: A, B, C, D or F! Are you excited about Josh Ford? Type ‘Y’ for Yes, ‘N’ for No Are you buying the Josh Ford impact buzz? Type ‘1’ for Yes, ‘0’ for No Don't miss out on more Alabama Football Report videos too: Alabama Football Rumors On ESPN DISRESPECTING Kalen DeBoer + CFB INSIDER On QB Battle -    • Alabama Football Rumors On ESPN DISRESPECT...   Alabama Football Keeps Getting GOOD News On The 2028 Recruiting Class With MULTIPLE Commitments -    • Alabama Football Keeps Getting GOOD News O...   Alabama Football Fans Get EXCITING UPDATE On Key Transfer Via College Football Insider -    • Alabama Football Fans Get EXCITING UPDATE ...   Alabama football TE depth chart: Kaleb Edwards (So.) Josh Ford (R-So.) Danny Lewis (R-Sr.) Marshall Pritchett (So.) Mack Sutter (Fr.) Jay Lindsey (R-So.) Jaxon Shuttlesworth (R-So.) Jack Sammarco (R-So.) Want instant access to every Alabama Football Report video the moment it drops? Click the bell icon and change your notifications to 'All' Alabama football news on how Josh Ford can help the Crimson Tide. Ford’s primary expected contribution to the Alabama Crimson Tide is blocking. He posted a 72.0 PFF run block grade and a 67.2 pass block grade at Oklahoma State. These grades are higher than most of Alabama’s returning tight ends, including Danny Lewis Jr. (62.4 run, 71.5 pass) and Marshall Pritchett (52.4 run, 68.9 pass). Ford is expected to fill the void left by Josh Cuevas, who played 582 snaps last season, and significantly improve Alabama’s run game, which struggled with top backs averaging 3.9, 3.8, and 3.3 yards per carry. His blocking will enable Kalen DeBoer to utilize 12 and 13 personnel sets more effectively. Alabama transfer portal tracker (additions): Noah Rogers (WR, NC St) Josh Ford (TE, Oklahoma St) Jaxon Shuttlesworth (TE, Jacksonville St) Kaden Strayhorn (OL, Michigan) Ty Haywood (OL, Michigan) Ethan Fields (OL, Ole Miss) Nick Brooks (OL, Texas) Racin Delgatty (OL, Cal Poly) Jayvin James (OL, Mississippi St) Terrance Green (DL, Oregon) Devan Thompkins (DL, USC) Kedrick Bingley-Jones (DL, Mississippi St) Caleb Smith (DL, Washington) Desmond Umeozulu (EDGE, SC) Caleb Woodson (LB, VT) Carmelo O'Neal (CB, Mercer) Ethan Stangle (LS, Syracuse) Adam Watford (P, N. Alabama) Lorcan Quinn (K, Marshall) Alabama football rumors - early buzz on Josh Ford: Kalen DeBoer on Ford: “His mindset, what he’s done, he’s come in, he’s one guy that has helped just with the energy and us in the run game. He’s getting after guys.” DeBoer added: “He did that in spring ball, and it becomes contagious, and that’s what you got to have.” Clint Lamb ranked Ford 18th overall and TE2 on his Alabama football roster rankings. Lamb on Ford: “Another massive TE body (6-6, 267) who will help elevate the run game. Untapped potential as a pass catcher, but his blocking is why he was a priority.” 2025 Alabama rushing leaders: Jam Miller: 130 CAR, 504 YDS, 3.9 AVG, 3 TD Daniel Hill: 75 CAR, 284 YDS, 3.8 AVG, 6 TD Kevin Riley: 59 CAR, 224 YDS, 3.8 AVG, 2 TD AK Dear: 19 CAR, 140 YDS, 7.4 AVG, 3 TD Can't get enough of ‪@chatsports‬? Head over to the mothership:    / @chatsports   #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaFootballRumors #JoshFord #CSDB #CSPP2026 #ad #CSSG2026 #CSCIN