Former Georgia Bulldog transfer commits to Oregon

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bear Alexander (99) celebrates after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Former Georgia Bulldog Bear Alexander has committed to transfer to the Oregon Ducks. Alexander generated controversy when he decided to redshirt midway through his third season of eligibility.

Alexander started off with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2022, playing in twelve games and racking up nine tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks, including a sack in Georgia’s 65-7 national championship win over TCU.

Alexander then transferred to USC in 2023, he showed improved numbers of 27 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and two sacks in 13 games for a weak USC defense. This year, on Sept. 25, 2024, he voluntarily redshirted the rest of his second season with the Trojans. He transferred out of USC on Dec. 9.

The controversy doesn’t stop there. Alexander sent mixed signals about his preferred destination for almost the entire transfer portal window. When Georgia played Texas in the SEC championship, he posted on his social media, “Winner takes all”. On his visit to Penn State, he flexed the “G” tattoo he got after winning the national championship with Georgia.

Regardless, Alexander is one of the most talented players in the portal, ranked as the No. 3 defensive lineman and the No. 26 overall player in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports.

He now goes to an Oregon Ducks team that has been predicted by several sources, like ESPN and Joel Klatt, to win the 2024 national championship. Alexander won’t be eligible to play for Oregon this season, but he should join a very good team led by Dan Lanning, one of Georgia’s former assistants.

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Publish date : 2024-12-21 15:02:00

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