Clemson is hosting former Alabama running back Alvin Kamara according to multiple reports Saturday, first reported by 247 Sports.
Kamara was granted a release from his scholarship in mid-January after previously being suspended from Alabama’s Sugar Bowl appearance. Kamara also sat out an earlier game against LSU due to a violation of team rules, although he never played a down for the Crimson Tide in the 2013 season anyway. The former four-star recruit is not allowed to transfer to any other SEC program, which helped make Clemson one of the favorites form the start for his transfer options.
Clemson is losing their top two rushers from the 2013 season with Roderick McDowell and quarterback Tajh Boyd graduating. As it stands at the moment, Clemson’s leading rusher returning in 2014 is sophomore Zac Brooks, who all be a junior in 2014. Brooks rushed for 246 yards and two touchdowns in 2013. D.J. Howard rushed for 213 yards and two touchdowns as a junior in 2013 as well.
Although Kamara did not play for Alabama in 2013, NCAA transfer rules would keep him out of action in 2014 if he transfers to another FBS program. He may play right away in 2014 if he ends up at an FCS or lower level program. Florida State, Oklahoma State and UCLA were previously reported to be options for Kamara.