Ex-Alabama football player goes back into transfer portal
A player familiar to Alabama football is back in the transfer portal again.
Offensive lineman TJ Ferguson, who went by Terrence Ferguson II with the Crimson Tide, put his name in the transfer portal this spring, according to CBS Sports/247Sports.
Ferguson spent the 2024 season playing for Florida State. He started seven games and played in 11. He transferred to join the Seminoles after three seasons with the Crimson Tide.
Ferguson will be a redshirt senior this fall. The 6-4, 322-pound Georgia native played in five games during his final season with the Crimson Tide in 2023, starting against South Florida. That was Ferguson’s lone start during his time with Alabama.
Ferguson also played in five games in 2022 as a backup. In 2021, Ferguson logged action in only one game, which preserved his redshirt.
Former Alabama offensive lineman Terrance Ferguson has entered the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in his college career. After transferring from Alabama to Florida State for the 2024 season, Ferguson started seven games and appeared in 11, but struggled with injuries and inconsistent performance, earning modest grades from Pro Football Focus. His departure marks the third instance of a former Alabama player leaving FSU after just one season, joining Shawn Murphy and Malik Benson.
Ferguson, a former 5-star recruit, began his college career at Alabama but played sparingly, accumulating only 172 combined snaps in three years. His decision to re-enter the transfer portal reflects ongoing changes within the Florida State football program, which has seen several players depart during the spring window. The Seminoles have been active in reshaping their roster, including bringing in new offensive line coach Herb Hand and acquiring four transfers to bolster the offensive line.
Ferguson’s re-entry into the transfer portal highlights the flui nature of college football rosters and the challenges players face in finding the right fit for their skills and aspirations.
