Ex-Alabama football linebacker Justin Okoronkwo will stay in the SEC and transfer to South Carolina, he shared to social media Friday.

That means the Crimson Tide will have a chance to face Okoronkwo this fall when Alabama plays the Gamecocks on Oct. 25 in Columbia, South Carolina.

“New Home !!!” Okoronkwo posted to X, announcing his decision.

In his freshman season, Okoronkwo tallied 14 tackles. The 6-3, 228-pound freshman is from Munich, Germany.

Okoronkwo was among the depth departures at inside linebacker once it became clear several veterans would be returning. The position will have Justin Jefferson and Deontae Lawson returning as well as Nikhai Hill-Green from Colorado.

Other changes at inside linebacker include Jihaad Campbell going to the NFL Draft and Jeremiah Alexander transferring. Alexander also landed in the Palmetto State. He is transferring to Clemson.

Nick Kelly is an Alabama beat writer for AL.com and the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X and Instagram.