A trio of former Alabama football players are key contributors on the South Carolina defense.
Justin Okoronkwo, Shawn Murphy and Monkell Goodwine all once wore crimson and white as members of the Crimson Tide. Murphy and Okoronkwo are linebackers for the Gamecocks.
Okoronkwo transferred to South Carolina after playing his true freshman season with the Tide in 2024. The German native has accounted for 32 tackles, while Murphy has 23 tackles on the season. South Carolina picked up Murphy out of the portal after he transferred from Florida State.
Ty Simpson discussed what he has noticed about his former teammates at linebacker on Tuesday.