The latest player to take his leave of the program is Petey Smith, who the Birmingham News has confirmed is transferring from the Tide to Holmes (Miss.) Community College.

The linebacker participated in spring practice, but shortly thereafter spoke to head coach Nick Saban about his future with the program.  After apparently seeing the writing on the depth chart, Smith chose the transfer option as the next step in his football career.

See here: http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/06/lb-petey-smith-leaving-bama-for-juco-ranks/