South Carolina linebacker Kaiwan Lewis announced on his Twitter account on Monday afternoon that he will transfer from the program. Lewis, who started one game last season, made 10 starts during the 2013 season at middle linebacker. He did not play in the bowl game and registered 20 total tackles on the season, including one quarterback sack.

Lewis' statement read in part:

"First and foremost I want to say thank you to the University of South Carolina for allowing me to finish what I started as far as gaining my degree prior to the 2015 season. After intense critical thinking over the past few months and long discussions with my family and close ones as well as praying over the winter break, I have come to the concusion that it is in my best interest NOT to play my senior season of football here at the University of South Carolina."

Lewis went on to write that he will complete his degree this semester and he will transfer to another Division I program at the end of the year so he can be immediately eligible to play next season.

Lewis finished his career with 77 total tackles, including five for a loss, and two interceptions.

A new beginning. Keep grinding because I got many reason. pic.twitter.com/2D0atBstor — Kaiwan Lewis (@KaiwanLewis_USC) January 12, 2015



