Story byNick Brooks (Will Gallagher/Inside Texas)Alex ByingtonSat, January 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM UTC·2 min readFormer Texas freshman offensive tackle Nick Brooks has committed to transfer to Alabama out of the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reports. Brooks will have three years of collegiate eligibility remaining in Tuscaloosa. Landing a commitment from Brooks is a strong portal close for the Crimson Tide and third-year head coach Kalen DeBoer. Brooks completed a two-day visit Tuscaloosa on Friday, according to BamaOnLine’s Andrew Bone.