Two ex-Alabama stars who left Kalen DeBoer's Crimson Tide after Nick Saban’s exit go undrafted in 2025 NFL Draft

Kalen DeBoer took charge as Alabama's coach in January 2024, only a few days after Nick Saban's retirement. A handful of players entered the transfer portal after Saban stepped down from his role. Wideout Isaiah Bond and offensive tackle Seth McLaughlin were among the players who left Alabama after the 2024 season.

Bond transferred to Texas, while McLaughlin transferred to Ohio State. They both declared for the 2025 NFL draft, but neither heard their names called.

McLaughlin eventually signed for the Cincinnati Bengals after Day 3 of the draft came to a close. However, Bond is still a free agent.

McLaughlin won the national title with Ohio State in his final collegiate season. He also won the national title at Alabama in his freshman season in 2020. Meanwhile, Bond began his college career at Alabama in 2022 and played two seasons under Saban. In his lone season with the Longhorns, the wideout posted 540 yards and five touchdowns on 34 receptions.

While McLaughlin gave developmental reasons for his departure from the Crimson Tide, rather than Saban's departure, Bond said the coach's retirement was a key factor:

"One hundred percent," he said via ESPN. "That was the decision why I left."

It will be interesting to see if Bond lands with a pro team this offseason.

Seven players from Kalen DeBoer's Alabama were drafted in 2025

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In this year's draft, a total of seven Alabama players were taken by NFL teams as part of the 257 prospects. Two Tide players were selected in Round 1.

Here is the list of Alabama stars who were drafted in 2025:

• Malachi Moore (No. 130, New York Jets)
• Que Robinson (No. 134, Denver Broncos)
• Robbie Ouzts (No. 175, Seattle Seahawks)
• Tim Smith (No. 190, Indianapolis Colts)
• Tyler Booker (No. 12, Dallas Cowboys)
• Jihaad Campbell (No. 31, Philadelphia Eagles)
• Jalen Milroe (No. 92, Seattle Seahawks)

While Kalen DeBoer saw seven Alabama players selected in this year's draft, he will want to improve on the team's record next season.

In his first season at the helm, DeBoer led Alabama to a 9-4 record. The Tide didn't make the College Football Playoff and also lost their bowl game to Michigan.