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Justin Eboigbe, All-SEC Alabama DL, announces plans for 2024 season
By Andrew Olson
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Justin Eboigbe is going pro after 5 seasons at Alabama.
Eboigbe played in 56 games over 5 seasons. He had the option, though, to add to his UA career numbers. He played in only 4 games of the 2022 campaign before suffering a season-ending injury, allowing him to take a redshirt. The NCAA does not count the 2020 season against players’ eligibility due to the pandemic.
While it’s not the ending the Crimson Tide hoped for, Eboigbe does leave on a high note. He was named first-team All-SEC by the conference coaches for his standout 2023 season, in which he posted career highs of 63 tackles (11.5 TFLS) and 7 sacks.
Eboigbe made the announcement by posting a note on social media. Here’s what he had to say:
“First and foremost, I’d like to thank God for guiding me through the ups and downs of life and giving me the ability to play the game I love,” Eboigbe wrote. “There was a time where I wasn’t sure if I’d ever be able to play football again, but my faith in Him helped me to get where I am today.
“I want to say thank you to Coach Saban, my teammates and everyone on the Alabama Football staff for helping me to become a better player, and more importantly, a better person.
“Thank you to the fans for showing up and supporting us each and every week. You are the reason we play the game each Saturday.
“It’s been a long journey for me at The University of Alabama, and I am blessed to have been able to play football at the highest level while earning two degrees. This place has truly become a second home for me, and I am forever grateful to UA and the Tuscaloosa community.
“I believe that it is time to take the next step in my career, and I am excited to see what the future holds. I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. Roll Tide forever!”
Eboigbe joins Dallas Turner, JC Latham and Chris Braswell as declared entrants in the 2024 NFL Draft. Terrion Arnold and Kool-Aid McKinstry have also decided to go pro, according to ESPN’s Chris Low.
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