Columbus grad to transfer to Canes from Crimson Tide

Another Miami native via the Columbus High pipeline is returning home to the University of Miami.

Alabama wide receiver Tyler Harrell on Friday night tweeted his decision to transfer to the Hurricanes. “BACK TO THE CRIB,” Harrell tweeted, followed by a “100” emoji.

Harrell, listed on Alabama’s 2022 roster as 6-0 and 194 pounds, is Miami’s first wide receiver transfer for 2023 — a position at which they need a major boost. This will be Harrell’s sixth and final season of eligibility.

Harrell was a four-star prospect out of Columbus, and his first college destination was Louisville. He played at Louisville from 2018-21, playing in 17 games there. In 2021 he caught 18 passes for 523 yards and had a team-best six touchdowns and teamhigh 92-yard reception. He averaged 29.1 yards a catch that season.

Harrell missed the first half of 2022 with an injury, according to the Crimson Tide. He finished last season with only two catches for 18 yards.

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