After one season with Alabama football, defensive back King Mack is heading back where he came from. Mack, who entered the transfer portal after the 2024 season, announced Sunday that he is returning to Penn State. Mack began his college career with the Nittany Lions, spending one season in State College before giving Tuscaloosa a try.

King Mack spent his freshman season in Happy Valley before leaving to join the Crimson Tide in 2024. Now, he's back.

At 5-foot-9, 224 pounds, the veteran should serve as a change-of-pace backup option for a running back room that will once again be led by Jam Miller. Alabama suffered a huge transfer portal blow with Justice Haynes leaving for Michigan, so bringing in a similarly built back like Washington to fill the gap is a smart move for Kalen DeBoer's staff.