Alabama redshirt sophomore running back Derrick Gore announced this week that he would be transferring for his final two seasons of eligibility.
The 5-foot-11, 212-pounder from Syracuse, N.Y., rushed 18 times for 93 yards (5.2 yards per carry) and a touchdown this past season for the Crimson Tide, who wound up 14-1 following Monday night’s 35-31 loss to Clemson in the national championship game. Gore finished sixth on the team in rushing and fifth among tailbacks.
Alabama’s top four tailbacks – Damien Harris, Bo Scarbrough, Josh Jacobs and B.J. Emmons – are all expected back for 2017.
“These past two years have been nothing short of magical,” Gore posted on Instagram. “It’s difficult to come up with the words to describe this journey here at the University of Alabama. At this time, I’ve chosen to explore the option of joining another program for my final two years of eligibility.
“To be clear, I want to give a special thanks to Coach (Nick) Saban and Coach (Burton) Burns for giving this kid from New York a shot. I’m forever grateful.”