Ahead of the spring transfer window opening next Saturday, rumors began swirling that USC Trojans junior defensive tackle Bear Alexander is considering entering the NCAA transfer portal, rumors seemingly confirmed by a report from On3 that Alexander intends to transfer for a second time.
BREAKING: USC DL Bear Alexander plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, @Hayesfawcett3 reports.
He recorded 48 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, and 1.5 sacks this season after transferring in from Georgia. https://t.co/CSdGgSZjlX pic.twitter.com/D1kS5GrtOK— On3 (@On3sports) April 9, 2024The looming decision by the 6’3, 313-pounder could impact the Texas Longhorns because head coach Steve Sarkisian’s program still has a need at the position — the team’s biggest need during the spring window by a significant margin — after the departures of T’Vondre Sweat and Byron Murphy to the 2024 NFL Draft.