Alabama walk-on running back Derrick Gore announced he will transfer from the Crimson Tide football program Wednesday, following the national title game.

A Coffeyville (Kan.) Community College product, Gore filled a reserve role for Alabama the past two seasons. This year he was the team's sixth-leading rusher with 93 yards and a touchdown (in the SEC Championship Game) on 18 carries.

With all five scholarship running backs currently set to return to Tuscaloosa next year, and with at least one prized recruit set to join the group in No. 1 recruit Najee Harris, Gore's decision to look for other playing-time options makes sense.

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Gore shared his choice via social media Wednesday evening, giving thanks to Nick Saban, running backs coach Burton Burns and the entire Alabama fanbase.

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