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NC State transfer DB Brandon Cisse signs with South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 20: South Carolina Gamecocks helmet sits on the field during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks on November 20, 2021 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC.(Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

NC State transfer cornerback Brandon Cisse has signed with South Carolina, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He spent the past two seasons with the Wolfpack and will have one year of eligibility reamining.

Cisse played in 22 games over the past two seasons for the Wolfpack. He managed 38 total tackles along with six passes defended and one interception.

As a recruit, Cisse was a three-star prospect out of Lakewood High School in Sumter, South Carolina, in the 2023 class. He ranked as the No. 448 and No. 49 cornerback in the cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

This past season, Cisse managed 28 total tackles with five passes defended. He ranks as the No. 69 overall player and No. 9 cornerback in the portal according to On3’s Transfer Portal Player Rankings.

Brandon Cisse is the 12th player that South Carolina has added through the transfer portal and the second defensive back. The Gamecocks overall rank as the No. 27 team in On3’s Transfer Portal Team Rankings.

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.

Alabama LB transfer Justin Okoronkwo commits to South Carolina

South Carolina has picked up a big-time commitment out of the NCAA Transfer Portal as former Alabama linebacker Justin Okoronkwo has committed to the Gamecocks. On3’s Pete Nakos has confirmed the signing.

Okoronkwo is heading to South Carolina after spending one season at Alabama. He played in all 13 games for the Crimson Tide in 2024, finishing the year with 14 tackles, including 0.5 tackles for loss.

Okoronkwo is from Germany. He originally chose Alabama over Michigan, Penn State, Nebraska, South Carolina and others. Okoronkwo entered the transfer portal earlier this month after playing for Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Michigan. He committed to the Crimson Tide back in July of 2023.

Okoronkwo helped Alabama to a 9-4 record in 2024, which was Kalen DeBoer’s first season as the Crimson Tide head coach. He is now joining a South Carolina program that also finished with a 9-4 record this past season. The Gamecocks bring back a lot of talent, particularly on offense. But they are losing several key players on defense. Perhaps Okoronkwo can step in and be an impact player for the Gamecocks.