Georgia transfer DL Jamaal Jarrett commits to USC

Georgia Bulldogs transfer defensive lineman Jamaal ‘Jah’ Jarrett is taking his talents to Southern California, joining the USC Trojans via the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Moving forward, Jarrett will have multiple years of eligibility remaining. He was a four-star recruit in the 2023 signing class. He played in 11 games in 2024 for the Bulldogs. In those games, Jarrett totaled three tackles. 

BREAKING: Georgia DL Jah Jarrett has Committed to USC, he tells @on3sports

The 6’6 338 DL will have 3 years of eligibility remaining

Appeared in 11 games this season for the Bulldogs

Four-Star recruit in the ‘23 Classhttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/G3C8qimv5w

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 21, 2024

In the past, Jarrett has been the subject of various negative episodes, stemming from both his time as a recruit and player for the Bulldogs. He was a main subject in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigation that alleged he committed a sexual assault as a minor while on a recruiting visit. 

Jarrett also apologized in May of 2023 after he was seen and heard in a social media video uttering racist remarks toward Asian people.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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In other USC news related to the NCAA Transfer Portal, New Mexico Lobos transfer running back Eli Sanders is joining USC, as well. On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported the news on Friday.

Sanders had a breakout season with New Mexico in 2024, rushing for 1,063 yards on 147 carries, scoring nine touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 134 yards. Prior to his time with the Lobos, he played three seasons with the Iowa State Cyclones, scoring five times in 2023.

The portal officially opened on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. More than 2,800 FBS scholarship players entered their names into the NCAA’s transfer database during the 2023-24 school year. Removing those who withdrew or went pro, the final total sat at 2,707 transfers.

That means roughly 25 percent of all FBS scholarship players hit free agency in one year, per On3’s Pete Nakos.

On3’s Andrew Graham contributed to this article.