South Carolina Football is deep in the Transfer Portal shuffle, reshaping its roster after a season that left the Gamecocks hungry for more after a 4-8 season. With multiple key players departing and several high-profile additions already committed, tracking the ins and outs is essential for fans and analysts alike.
Incoming Transfers: Boosting Talent and Depth
The Gamecocks have made strategic moves to strengthen both their trenches and skill positions. Confirmed incoming transfers already committed or signed with South Carolina, their position, and the program they are transferring from:
Offensive Linemen
- OL Dayne Arnett, Ferris State
- IOL Carter Miller, UCF
- OT Jacarrius Peak, NC State
- OT Emmanuel Poku, East Carolina
- IOL Hank Purvis, Purdue
- OT Seth Smith, Northern Arizona
Defensive Linemen
- DL Jordan Thomas, Georgia
- DL Tomiwa Durojaiye, Illinois
- DL Kelby Collins, Alabama
EDGE
- EDGE Drew Collins, Arkansas State
- EDGE Caleb Herring, Tennessee
Defensive Back
- CB Quay’Sheed Scott, Kentucky
Wide Receivers
- WR Jayden Gibson, Oklahoma
- WR Nitro Tuggle, Purdue
Running Backs
- RB Jabree Coleman, Penn State
- RB Sam Dixon, Ohio State
Special Teams
- K Upton Bellenfant, Texas Tech
- LS Emmet Rhoades, Western Carolina
With these commitments and signings, South Carolina is addressing previous weaknesses, especially on the O-line and preparing for a more balanced, competitive roster in 2026.
Departures: The Losses to Track
The portal has also seen an exodus of Gamecocks leaving, creating openings for new talent:
- K Peyton Argent - portal
- OT Tree Babalade → Nebraska
- IOL Trovon Baugh → Texas A&M
- EDGE Jaylen Brown → LSU
- DL Zavion Hardy → Baylor (flipped from South Florida)
- OT Cason Henry → Louisville
- WR Vandrevius Jacobs → Miami
- DL Chase Kibble – portal
- WR Emazon Littlejohn → Western Michigan
- IOL Rodney Newsom - portal
- QB Air Noland → Memphis
- CB Myles Norwood – portal
- WR Brian Rowe → UCLA
- IOL Nick Sharpe → Michigan State
- TE Michael Smith → Syracuse
- IOL Boaz Stanley → Purdue
- OT Campbell Vandiver – portal
- OT Mac Walters - App State
- LB Jaron Willis → Kansas
- IOL Ryan Brubaker - portal
- OT Jatavius Shivers → Purdue
- EDGE Desmond Umeozulu - portal
Many of these departures were expected, but the sheer volume underscores the importance of South Carolina’s recruitment and strategy in the portal heading into the 2026 season.
What This Means for 2026
South Carolina’s aggressive activity in the Transfer Portal shows a team in transformation. The incoming transfers bring a mix of proven talent and high-upside prospects, while the departures create room for younger players and new arrivals to make immediate impacts on the field.
For Gamecocks Nation, the message is clear: this roster is evolving fast, and keeping tabs on the transfer portal is the fastest way to understand South Carolina’s trajectory for the 2026 season. Stay tuned to Garnet & Cocky for the latest news!