Alabama, LSU Confirm Two Key Players Leave Programs

Alabama's redshirt freshman wide receiver Aeryn Hampton is no longer with the team, having been absent since early fall camp, according to coach Kalen DeBoer. Hampton, a four-star prospect who flipped his commitment from Texas, appeared in three games last season before an injury. Meanwhile, LSU defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell, a transfer from Texas, has been removed from LSU's roster after failing to meet the program's workplace standards, as confirmed by head coach Brian Kelly. Mitchell, who had disciplinary issues at Texas and did not play in LSU's first two games this season, had been expected to provide depth on the defensive line but was cut early in the season. LSU's defensive line has performed strongly so far in 2025 despite Mitchell's absence, recording low points allowed and multiple sacks in the first two games. Both programs have moved on from these players due to off-field or performance-related reasons early in the season.