The Kamari Stephens offseason saga is finally over, as he has found a new home playing for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Stephens announced his commitment to the team in a photo on Twitter in which he is shown in the practice facility lifting weights with a ‘Jax State’ shirt on.
Jacksonville State was one of many teams to extend an offer to Stephens when he first entered the transfer portal in May.
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Other offers included Buffalo, UNLV, Liberty, South Dakota, East Tennessee State, Western Kentucky, Central Florida, and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
At the end of May, Stephens released a promo video announcing his intention to return to Florida A&M for his final two years of eligibility. That is until July 10, when he re-entered the transfer portal.
The former Rattler joins the Gamecocks coming off a season in which he recorded 20 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles, and an interception. He was named to the All-SWAC First Team.
Jacksonville State team finished with a 9-2 overall record and a perfect 5-0 record in conference play last season.