Alabama DL Transfer Kedrick Bingley-Jones Granted 7th Season

Bingley-Jones, a former Mississippi State player, will be able to suit up for the Crimson Tide in 2026.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Alabama defensive lineman Kedrick Bingley-Jones, a transfer from Mississippi State, has been granted a waiver by the NCAA for a seventh season of eligibility. Bingley-Jones, who has a COVID year from 2020 and missed significant time due to injuries in 2023 and 2024, will now be able to play for the Crimson Tide in 2026.

Why it matters

Bingley-Jones is one of several high-profile defensive line transfers that Alabama has brought in this offseason, as the Crimson Tide look to reload their defensive front. His additional year of eligibility gives Alabama more depth and experience on the defensive line as they aim to compete for another national championship.

The details

Bingley-Jones, a 6-foot-4, 320-pound defensive lineman, played his first four seasons at North Carolina before transferring to Mississippi State in 2024. He started four games for the Bulldogs that season before suffering an injury. In 2025, Bingley-Jones played in all 13 games for Mississippi State, recording 25 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback hurry, and one pass breakup.

  • Bingley-Jones was a redshirt senior in 2025.
  • He missed significant time due to injuries in 2023 (2 games) and 2024 (4 games).
  • Bingley-Jones received the NCAA waiver on February 10, 2026.

The players

Kedrick Bingley-Jones

A defensive lineman who transferred from Mississippi State to Alabama and was granted a seventh year of eligibility by the NCAA.

Jah-Marien Latham

An Alabama defensive lineman who is also expected to return for a seventh season.

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What they’re saying

“Thank You God! Wavier got approved by the NCAA🙏🏾 #TYG #RollTide”

— Kedrick Bingley-Jones (X)

What’s next

Bingley-Jones will now be able to suit up for Alabama in the 2026 season as the Crimson Tide look to build on their defensive line depth.

The takeaway

The NCAA's decision to grant Bingley-Jones a seventh year of eligibility is a big boost for Alabama's defensive line, as the Crimson Tide have brought in several high-profile transfers to help reload their front seven.