Why was Kedrick Bingley-Jones granted an extra year of eligibility?

The NCAA granted Kedrick Bingley-Jones an additional season of eligibility.

Which teams has Kedrick Bingley-Jones played for?

Kedrick Bingley-Jones played for North Carolina and Mississippi State before transferring to Alabama.

When will Kedrick Bingley-Jones play for Alabama?

Kedrick Bingley-Jones announced his intention to transfer to Alabama for the 2026 season.

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NCAA Grants Alabama's Bingley-Jones Another Season

11 Feb

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Summary

Kedrick Bingley-Jones received an extra year of eligibility from the NCAA.
He transferred to Alabama for the 2026 season after previous stints elsewhere.
Injuries impacted his playing time at North Carolina and Mississippi State.

NCAA Grants Alabama's Bingley-Jones Another Season

Kedrick Bingley-Jones, a recent transfer to the Alabama football program, has been granted an extra season of eligibility by the NCAA. This decision comes after his announcement in January 2026 to join the Crimson Tide for the 2026 season. Bingley-Jones previously played for North Carolina and Mississippi State over six seasons.

His career was frequently interrupted by injuries. He did not play as a freshman in 2020 due to injury and missed substantial portions of the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Tar Heels and Bulldogs, respectively. He is one of five defensive linemen transferring to Alabama for 2026.