Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver Malcolm Simmons (11) fumbles a punt but recovers as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Prince Butler (48) and linebacker Justin Okoronkwo (41) close in during second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images
Former Alabama linebacker, Justin Okoronkwo has announced his intentions to transfer to South Carolina.
Okoronkwo was a true freshman linebacker for Alabama in 2024. He played primarily special teams and saw limited playing time at inside linebacker as he recorded 14 tackles as a true freshman.
The Crimson Tide will be on the opposite sideline of Okoronkwo when they face the Gamecocks on Oct. 25.
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