On Tuesday, multiple college football players nationwide darted for the transfer portal. Among the reports was USC football star defensive lineman Bear Alexander leaving the Trojans program. However, no less than 24 hours later, Alexander took to his Twitter (also known as X) page, debunking his intent to transfer for the second time in as many years.
Alongside the reports of Alexander bouncing from the former Pac-12 club, Oregon State and Miami also lost standouts to the transfer portal. A 1,000-yard rusher, Damien Martinez left Oregon State after two first-team all-conference seasons. Meanwhile, Miami will play without edge rusher Nyjalik Kelly in 2024.
USC Football DL Bear Alexander: Committed to Trojans
Fortunately for USC football fans, it looks like reports of star defensive lineman and former four-star recruit Bear Alexander’s transfer are false. On Tuesday, On3 Sports’ Hayes Fawcett circulated reports of his departure, but Alexander quickly debunked the rumors via social media.
Bear Alexander will be staying at USC after speaking with staff, a source tells @On3sports
Alexander also released a statement via X:
“… I’m here to finish what I started and that’s chasing a natty here at USC with my teammates.”https://t.co/GopGqud58F https://t.co/pZLO3maalt
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 10, 2024
“I’m not crystal clear on all of the noise or what any of this portal mess is about… I’m here to finish what I started, and that’s chasing a natty here at USC with my teammates,” Alexander said on Twitter.
Alexander is not the first, nor will he be the last, to prove transfer portal news false. In the era of player competition and loose rules surrounding the portal, the college football landscape continues to shift towards an offseason of uncertainty. Alexander emphasizes his commitment to winning a title with the USC Trojans. However, they will play next season without the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and star quarterback Caleb Williams. Even with Williams, the Trojans posted just an 8-5 record in 2023.
Alexander: Remaining at USC
According to his social media account, Alexander will stay with the USC Trojans for at least one more season. Alexander started his career with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2022, tallying nine tackles, three TFLs, and two sacks as a freshman. He played well in the College Football Championship, posting two tackles, two TFLs, and a sack.
Alexander transferred to the USC football program in 2023, where he recorded 48 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks. The Texas native finished in the top six on the team in most major counting statistics. Alexander had his best game against Arizona State early in the season, with six tackles and one sack.
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