ATHENS — Bear Alexander appears to be on the move once again, as the former Georgia defensive lineman is set to enter the transfer portal. On3 was the first to formally report the news.
Alexander began his career at Georgia after signing as a member of the 2022 recruiting class. He was expected to emerge as a key contributor for the Bulldogs in 2023, following the departure of Jalen Carter.
But in April of last year, Alexander entered the transfer portal and committed to USC on April 23. In his one season with the Trojans, Alexander had 48 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. USC went 8-5 this past season, despite having Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams at quarterback.
The transfer portal is set to open on April 16. Players have until April 30 to enter the transfer portal. While Georgia cannot accept transfers from any SEC programs, a player like Alexander could transfer to the SEC. The deadline for a player to transfer within the SEC passed on Feb. 1.Do not expect Alexander though to transfer back to Georgia. Even with Kirby Smart voicing concerns about the defensive line earlier this spring, Georgia didn’t really fight to keep Alexander when he entered the transfer portal this time last year. Players themselves were not all that sad to see Alexander depart either.
