Austin Mack transferring to Alabama: Ex-Washington QB plans to follow coach Kalen DeBoer to Crimson Tide

Mack is the first player to commit to the Crimson Tide since DeBoer was hired last week

By Dean Straka Jan 18, 2024 at 7:15 pm ET• 2 min read

Washington transfer quarterback Austin Mack intends to transfer to Alabama, following coach Kalen DeBoer from the Huskies to the Crimson Tide, he announced Thursday. Mack was the No. 73 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle, according to 247Sports, and received offers from a handful of Pac-12 schools before committing to the Huskies. 

The 6-foot-6, 226 pounder heads to Alabama with four seasons of eligibility remaining after redshirting during his lone season at Washington. He did not see any playing time for the Huskies during their run to a College Football Playoff National Championship appearance. 

Mack was initially a member of the 2024 cycle before reclassifying and graduating a year early from Folsom (California) High School. Mack led Folsom to 12 wins and CIF Sacramento Division 1 championship in 2022, passing for 3,498 yards and 40 touchdowns. 

Mack is the first player -- transfer or high school prospect -- to commit to Alabama since DeBoer took over as coach on Jan. 12.