Spring games in college football are changing due to increased focus on player safety and the need for entertainment. Despite these shifts, the Gamecocks' spring game offers a chance to watch individual players showcase their abilities. Here's who to watch at each position:

By the Numbers
  • Quarterback LaNorris Sellers: 6-3, 240 pounds
  • Running Back Jawarn Howell: averaged over nine yards per carry in his freshman season
  • Wide Receiver Mazeo "MJ" Bennett: highest-rated receiver recruit of the Shane Beamer era
  • Tight End Brady Hunt: 6-6, 250 pounds
  • Offensive Line Torricelli Simpkins: Former All-American and conference offensive lineman of the year for North Carolina Central in 2023
  • Defensive Tackle DeAndre Jules: transfer from Pitt
  • Edge Dylan Stewart: incoming freshman with high expectations
  • Linebacker JayR Johnson: freshman mentioned by head coach Shane Beamer
  • Corner Emory Floyd: redshirt sophomore leaving track behind to focus on football
  • Safety Kelvin Hunter: freshman with potential contributions in the future
State of Play
  • Spring game offers a platform for new and familiar faces to showcase their talent
  • Players with SEC experience at the running back position are injured
  • Gamecocks took three quality transfers at the receiver position
  • Carolina's defensive line is much deeper in 2024
  • Retention and additions have strengthened the safety position
Bottom Line

The Gamecocks' spring game provides an opportunity to gauge the potential of key players across various positions, offering a glimpse into the team's future possibilities.