Former Alabama safety Shawn Burgess-Becker is transferring to Central Florida, a source close to Burgess-Becker told AL.com.

A Coconut Creek, Florida native, Burgess-Becker contributed on special teams as a true freshman for the Tide last season, playing in 13 games and making three tackles.

The former four-star recruit decided to leave Alabama earlier this month.

Burgess-Becker recently visited both Central Florida and Illinois, according to the source.

Miami, Oregon, Oregon State and Wisconsin were some other schools to reach out and express interest after Burgess-Becker decided to transfer.