A former Alabama-bred running back is headed back to his home state, as former Tennessee and Appalachian State athlete Khalifa Keith is reportedly transferring to Alabama.
Bama 247 first reported that Keith, who prepped at Parker High School in Birmingham, transferred in on Saturday night while in Tuscaloosa for an official visit. He will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
BREAKING: Former Tennessee/Appalachian State running back Khalifa Keith has transferred to Alabama!6-foot-1, 235 pounder is a Birmingham (Ala.) native with two years of eligibility remainingCrimson Tide up to six bodies in the RB room t.co/PNYAwM53kx pic.twitter.com/akETTRySJN
— Brett Greenberg (@BrettGreenberg_) January 31, 2026The 6-foot-1, 235-pound Keith began his collegiate career at Tennessee in 2023, totaling 21 yards on 10 carries and appear in 12 games in a special teams capacity. Keith rushed for 100 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown for the Vols as a redshirt freshman in 2024 before transferring to Appalachian State. Keith’s time as a Mountaineer saw him gain just 8 yards on 3 carries in 2025 and use his redshirt year.
A 3-star recruit in the 2023 class, Keith makes the sixth running back in the Alabama stable heading into 2026. Keith is the third Parker High product to earn a spot on the Crismon Tide roster, joining defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman and defensive end Caleb Smith.
In all, Alabama added 17 players out of the transfer portal for the 2026 class, while losing 22 players. The Tide open the 2026 season Sept. 5 at home against East Carolina.
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