Former Alabama DL Oatis transfers to Colorado

Former Alabama defensive lineman Jehiem Oatis is transferring to Colorado, he told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Oatis is the top defensive player in the transfer portal and the No. 5-ranked overall player, according to ESPN.

The 22-year-old announced he'd enter the portal in October due to a lack of playing time. He started 13 games during his three-year tenure with the Crimson Tide, racking up 57 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Oatis was the 38th-ranked recruit and the fourth-highest-rated defensive lineman in the 2022 class, per the ESPN 300.