A Bama player is going to Colorado! This is a massive move, considering the history of these two Power 5 programs. What might have motivated a Bama player to commit to Deion Sanders’ Colorado team in that situation? Is it their dismal performance this year? But wait—both Colorado and Alabama have a 9-3 overall record this season, and they are not eligible for the CFB playoffs. Therefore, it is still unclear why the famous athlete left. But Coach Prime will undoubtedly benefit from Alabama’s loss. And the CFB community is buzzing after the latest CU Buffs caper—someone got their bling snatched!
Hayes Fawcett of On3 posted on his X on December 17th, captioning it, “Alabama transfer DL Jehiem Oatis has committed to Colorado.” According to the On3 Industry rankings, Jehiem Oatis was a four-star recruit and the 11th best defensive lineman in the nation in the class of 2022 when he joined the Crimson Tide. In addition, he was among the best players available on the transfer platform. However, he went into the transfer portal back in October after playing for Bama for three seasons. But why Buffs? Is this still bothering you?
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Well, back in October, Jehiem Oatis explained his choice to leave Alabama and use the transfer portal, saying, “This decision did not come easily, but I need to prioritize my future and career.” It only shows that the former Alabama defensive lineman thought the Buffs and his head coach, Deion Sanders, were a better fit for his upcoming NFL career. He acknowledged this in his transfer speech: “As I look forward to the next chapter, I am excited to find a new home where I can bring NFL-caliber play and help my future team compete for championships.”
Not just that, Oatis took to his IG story saying, “All defensive players that wanna come win a national championship hit my DM! We bringing the CFP to Boulder…” This shows he’s more about building a winning culture than just chasing NIL deals. The Buffs are already stacking their 2025 class with top defensive talent like Alexander McPherson and London Merritt. Now with Oatis on board, Deion’s squad is poised for a big year next season.
However, the CFB community has been rocked by his decision to join the Buffs. People commented that his choice was a poor one for both Colorado and Alabama. Let’s explore the uproar that this defensive lineman has caused.
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