The transfer portal has not only taken from Alabama football but also provided players. One of the most notable additions is Miami receiver Isaiah Horton.
The Tennessee native spent the past three seasons with the Hurricanes, catching 70 passes for 790 yards and six touchdowns.
Horton made the greatest impact in 2024, tallying 56 catches for 616 yards and five touchdowns.
Alabama offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan spoke to reporters Friday for the first time since securing a commitment from Horton, and Sheridan gave his thoughts on the newest offensive weapon for 2025.
“We’re always trying to add quality players to our roster,” Sheridan said. “Guys that provide competition. Guys that have experience. Guys that have the right mindset and attitude. Not just him specifically but all the people that we bring into our program, you’re looking for those things, and certainly excited about him and the other guys we’ve added.”
Horton is expected to combine forces with Ryan Williams and possibly Germie Bernard (if he doesn’t declare for the NFL Draft) in the 2025 receiver room. Horton, at 6-4, 205 pounds, would bring unique size that Williams and Bernard don’t have.
“You’re looking for a variety of skillsets at that position,” Sheridan said. “Certainly catch radius is always something. Different guys present that skill in different ways. Guys that can separate and get open in their own unique style, guys that can make contested catches, guys that can do something with the football, whether you’re big or small, those are skills that are important at that position. Certainly (Horton) has displayed that.”
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