South Carolina football: ranking the incoming transfers
By Jacob Elsey
No. 10 – Carlins Platel
Platel, yet another defensive back, is looking to make a name for himself in a thin South Carolina secondary. The corner committed to Assumption College out of high school, playing three seasons for the Greyhounds. In that time, Platel notched 96 tackles while breaking up 30 passes and turning in seven interceptions.
He chose the Gamecocks over an offer from Mississippi State, and should receive plenty of opportunities in the back end of the South Carolina defense. The team needs quick help in the secondary, and Platel could provide it.
No. 11 – Jahkeem Green
Green, who once committed to the Gamecocks under Will Muschamp, is returning back to his home state following a couple of college stops. The former four-star prospect began his career with Highland Community College before joining the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ roster in 2019.
At Nebraska, the defensive tackle appeared in eight games, amassing four tackles along the Cornhuskers’ front four. While he’s talented enough to make an impact, he also joins what’s possibly the deepest position group on the roster. The Gamecocks bring back five contributors on the inside of the defensive line, so Green could find himself sitting with the third-team to begin the year.
Even so, those defensive tackles will need to rotate often, meaning the senior should be able to carve out a role in 2021.
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