Alabama transfer DL Jeheim Oatis commits to Colorado

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis (91) sacks Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck (15) for a loss but was called for a face mask penalty at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to claim the SEC Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

Head coach Deion Sanders promised the Colorado Buffaloes would be active in the college football transfer portal, and on Monday, he landed his first significant defensive addition in former Alabama Crimson Tide lineman Jeheim Oatis.

Listed at 6-foot-5 and 320 pounds, Oatis is a prime candidate to replace departing seniors Chidozie Nwankwo and Shane Cokes. Oatis played in 29 games over three seasons with the Crimson Tide, racking up 57 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. While dealing with various injuries, Oatis saw limited action early this past season and decided to take a redshirt before entering the portal.

A former four-star prospect out of Mississippi, Oatis is the top-ranked transfer portal defensive lineman, according to 247Sports.

Entering his first year of college ball, Oatis tipped the scales at over 400 pounds and wasn’t expecting to play as a freshman. But thanks to a nutrition and workout plan at Alabama, he lost nearly 100 pounds and settled into a comfortable playing weight. Losing that much weight in a short period suggests work ethic won’t be an issue.

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