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:
- OL Dayne Arnett, Ferris State
- IOL Carter Miller, UCF
- OT Jacarrius Peak, NC State
- OT Emmanuel Poku, East Carolina
- IOL Hank Purvis, Purdue
- DL Jordan Thomas, Georgia
- OT Seth Smith, Northern Arizona
- RB Sam Dixon, Ohio State
- DL Tomiwa Durojaiye, Illinois
- EDGE Drew Collins, Arkansas State
- DL Kelby Collins, Alabama
- CB Quay’Sheed Scott, Kentucky
- WR Jayden Gibson, Oklahoma
- K Upton Bellenfant, Texas Tech
- WR Nitro Tuggle, Purdue
- RB Jabree Coleman, Penn State
- 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:
- EDGE Taeshawn Alston - portal
- 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 - portal
- CB Myles Norwood – portal
- WR Brian Rowe → UCLA
- IOL Nick Sharpe → Michigan State
- TE Michael Smith → Syracuse
- IOL Boaz Stanley → Purdue
- OT Josiah Thompson – portal
- OT Campbell Vandiver – portal
- OT Mac Walters - App State
- LB Jaron Willis → Kansas
- IOL Ryan Brubaker - portal
- OT Jatavius Shivers - 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!