South Carolina Gamecocks 2015 Position Preview: Offensive Line

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Christian Pellage, Zack Bailey, Cody Waldrop, Donnell Stanley, and Blake Camper

Christian Pellage was rated a 4-star offensive tackle in the class of 2015 according to the 247Sports Composite. He was ranked the number 27 offensive tackle in the nation. He chose South Carolina over offers from Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Georgia, and many others. He will be tested by North Carolina at left tackle against North Carolina.

Zack Bailey was rated a 4-star offensive guard in the class of 2015 in the 247Sports Composite. He was ranked the 17th best guard in the country. In the end, he chose South Carolina over Clemson, but he had offers from Auburn, Florida, Florida State, and many others. He’ll back up Matulis against North Carolina.

Cody Waldrop brings some experience to the young second team. He’s a fourth year player, but is coming off a knee injury. He was rated a 3-star recruit according to the 247Sports Composite. He committed to the Gamecocks over offers from Georgia, Miami, Tennessee, and others. He’s had 8 career starts at center, but has been plagued with injuries over the past two seasons.

Donnell Stanley was a 4-star offensive guard in the class of 2014 according to the 247Sports Composite. He was ranked the number 10 offensive guard in the class. He chose South Carolina over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Florida State, and many others. He redshirted last season and will back up Will Sport at right guard.

Blake Camper was rated a 3-star offensive tackle in the class of 2015 in the 247Sports Composite. He had offers from Louisville, Miami, West Virginia, and others. Camper will back up Mason Zandi at right tackle against North Carolina.

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