South Alabama linebacker Aakil Washington has entered the NCAA transfer portal, AL.com has confirmed.

Washington started 10 games at Wolf (outside) linebacker last season, his first with the Jaguars after transferring in from Liberty. The Atlanta native — who has one season of eligibility remaining — totaled 39 tackles, a half sack, five quarterback hurries and three pass breakups in 2024.

Washington’s decision was first reported by 247 Sports. AL.com confirmed the news via a source.

Washington is the eighth South Alabama player and fourth starter to enter the transfer portal this week, along with quarterback Gio Lopez, offensive tackle Malachi Carney and cornerback Ricky Fletcher. Lopez has committed to North Carolina, Fletcher to Ole Miss.

South Alabama has signed one player via the portal — quarterback Zach Pyron — during the current cycle, which runs through Wednesday. Pyron, an Alabama native, played three seasons at Georgia Tech before transferring to Minnesota this past spring.

South Alabama football spring 2025 transfer portal

Departures

OT Malachi Carney (2 years of eligibility)*

LB Julien Demby (3 years of eligibility)

OG Hayden Dozier (3 years of eligibility)

CB Ricky Fletcher (2 years of eligibility)^ — Ole Miss

LB Gavin Forsha (1 year of eligibility)#

QB Gio Lopez (3 years of eligibility)* — North Carolina

DB Lorenzo Smith (2 years of eligibility)

LB Aakil Washington (1 year of eligibility)*

*— 2024 starter

# — 2024 part-time starter; did not participate in spring practice

^— 2023 starter

Additions

QB Zach Pyron, Minnesota (2 years of eligibility)