Tre’Quon Fegans’ transfer journey highlights the reality behind Kalen DeBoer’s recent warning: the grass isn’t always greener.
Once a four-star recruit and top-150 national prospect, Fegans began his college football career at Alabama in 2022. After not seeing the field, he transferred to USC in 2023, where he played sparingly. A year later, he moved again—this time to UCF—appearing in seven games and making just two tackles. Now, after spring practices, Fegans is back in the portal, seeking his fourth school in as many years.
His path reflects a growing trend: players frequently switching schools in search of quick success, often at the cost of development and stability. Head coach Kalen DeBoer addressed this issue after Alabama’s spring practice, cautioning players to think twice before entering the portal. His message? “Be careful what you ask for. The grass is definitely not greener on the other side.”
DeBoer’s perspective comes with experience. After Nick Saban’s retirement, Alabama saw a wave of transfers, many of whom have already re-entered the portal after failing to find success elsewhere. Unlike previous years, Alabama has yet to lose any players in the current portal window, suggesting DeBoer’s message may be resonating—at least for now.
