Utes LB Justin Medlock Officially Transfers to SMU

SMU has been officially announced as the new home for former Utah LB Justin Medlock.

After announcing his intent to transfer out of the program on November 29th, Justin Medlock has a new program to call home.

Coming into Utah Medlock was a three-star prospect out of Manvel, Texas. The 6'0" 220-pound defenseman finished his career at the U with 9 total tackles with the majority being in the 2023 season as he racked up 7 which was up from the previous year's total of 2.

On3Sports writer Billy Embody announced the Medlock transfer via a post on X.

BREAKING: #Utah LB transfer Justin Medlock signs with #SMU, the school announced.

On the day the Mustangs promoted former Manvel star D'Eriq King, the program signs the former Maverick in Medlock.https://t.co/rJHXczysMc#PonyUpDallas pic.twitter.com/pwZXdwkCXg

— Billy Embody (@BillyEmbody) December 20, 2023

Medlock gives the Mustangs flexibility as the linebacker is sporting 3 more years of eligibility and his uptick in usage this year proves his abilities are progressing which is a positive sign for SMU moving forward.

For the Utes, this comes as another blow to the defensive depth going into next year but with ample time to plan for a replacement, the program should have minimal repercussions that stem from the move.