University of Alabama wide receiver transfers to Jackson State

Former University of Alabama wide receiver Joshua Lanier has decided to transfer to Jackson State University.

Lanier made the announcement on Wednesday when he posted his decision on his Twitter page.

serving a purpose bigger than myself ❤️💙#myHBCU #THEEJSU@hbcugameday@hbcusports@DeionSanders @RivalsPortal pic.twitter.com/aqjeXVooPv

— Joshua Lanier (@LottoWoo) June 3, 2021

Lanier played in seven games this season for Alabama where he played mostly on special teams.

Lanier will now be playing under Head Coach Deion Sanders who has major recruits eligible to play in the fall.