2023 All-SEC Freshman regrets leaving Alabama, calls the move, ‘The worst decision of my life’
The twists and turns of life as a college athlete have never been more prevalent. With the insertion of NIL and pay-for-play, players are more likely to hop into the transfer portal than they were even five years ago. And for All-SEC Freshman Kadyn Proctor, leaving Alabama before coming back was something he regrets mightily: […]
The twists and turns of life as a college athlete have never been more prevalent.
With the insertion of NIL and pay-for-play, players are more likely to hop into the transfer portal than they were even five years ago.
And for All-SEC Freshman Kadyn Proctor, leaving Alabama before coming back was something he regrets mightily:
Proctor Opens Up On Time Away From Tuscaloosa
“I definitely regret it. It’s probably one of the worst decisions that I’ve made in my life," Proctor told Alex Scarborough of Bama247. "Because, looking back, I had so many people that cared for me here and were trying to tell me that this was the best place for me, and I really wasn’t thinking it through. I let Coach [Kalen] DeBoer and the staff talk to me, trying to convince me to stay, but I wasn’t really sitting there and listening to them. I was just so hell bent on going back home, no one was going to change my mind. Even my parents told me that, but they were like, ‘OK, you’re going to find out for yourself.’ And that’s exactly what happened. I gave them credit. I said, ‘You’re right.’ Nothing else I can do but say you’re right and I made a mistake.”
Proctor didn't open up on why his short time in Iowa City as a member of the Hawkeyes was so repulsive, but he didn't need to.
Iowa is a good program, and they produce plenty of blue-chip offensive line products for the NFL.
But there's no place like Title Town.
The facilities, the coaching staff, the Capstone itself, there's a reason why the Tide have been successful for so many years when it comes to recruiting. Even with a massive turnover on the coaching staff, that still rings true when analyzing the 2025 class and beyond.
So look, it's hard to navigate these waters in collegiate athletics. Since the calendar flipped to 2024, you could argue that the top three coaches in the NCAA, Nick Saban, Jim Harbaugh, and Dan Hurley all left college sports for professional opportunities or retirement.
A coincidence? I think not. And for Proctor, he was wrapped up in the storm that pushed those very names out. So can you blame him? No. Owning up to the mistake and admitting he was wrong at such a young age and in this climate only adds to why he will be a top-10 pick in a couple of years.
Alabama offers 2026 top cornerback, brother of Crimson Tide legacy
A coaching change affects more than just the players on the current roster. The Alabama Crimson Tide expected to take some lumps after Nick Saban retired, but new head coach Kalen DeBoer is starting to settle into his new seat. Another positive move came this week as 2026 top cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick was re-offered and […]
