Former Alabama linebacker Markail Benton has transferred to an in-state program, according to reports. According to the report by AL.com’s Matt Zenitz, Benton reportedly joined the team at Jacksonville State.
In June, Benton entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Benton came to Tuscaloosa as a four-star recruit but was suspended from the team earlier this year.
According to 247Sports, Benton was a top-100 recruit, the No. 4 prospect in Alabama and the No. 7 outside linebacker in the 2017 recruiting class.
Last season, Benton played in nine games and recorded 19 tackles (1 tackle for loss) and 1 pass breakup.
As a redshirt freshman in 2018, he appeared in all 14 games. In his career, Benton has 33 tackles.
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