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Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Kelby Collins (17) celebrates a play against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Entering the transfer portal season, South Carolina had needs at several positions. Shane Beamer and his staff filled two of those needs as they land a pair of edge rushers in the transfer portal.

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Florida State football players Lamont Green Jr. (45) and Tomiwa Durojaiye (19) take part in the final Tour of Duty winter workouts ahead of 2024 spring practices on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Entering the transfer portal season, South Carolina had needs at several positions. Shane Beamer and his staff filled one of those needs as they land defensive tackle Tomiwa Durojaiye from Illinois.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Sam Dixon (24) runs the ball in the second half of the NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Shane Beamer and his staff have been busy on Friday fixing South Carolina's roster by adding three players to help bolster the offense for 2026. WR Nitro Tuggle, RB Sam Williams-Dixon, and OT Dayne Arnett are the latest commits out of the transfer portal.

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates mascot gets ready before the start of the game against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

Entering the transfer portal season, South Carolina had needs at several positions. Shane Beamer and his staff filled one of those needs as they land (position) (name) from (blank school).

Nov 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a play against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

2026 wide receiver Stone Furrey announces his commitment to the Gamecocks. Furrey is the son of South Carolina wide receivers coach Mike Furrey.

Purdue Boilermakers offensive lineman Hank Purvis (58) walks onto the field Saturday, April 12, 2025, during the spring showcase at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Entering the transfer portal season, South Carolina had needs at several positions. Shane Beamer and his staff filled one of those needs as they land IOL Hank Purvis from Purdue.

UCF Knights offensive lineman Carter Miller (52) takes the field during the second half of the game against Kansas State Wildcatsat Bill Snyder Family Stadium on Sept. 27, 2025.

Entering the transfer portal season, South Carolina had needs at several positions. Shane Beamer and his staff filled one of those needs as they land IOL Carter Miller from UCF.

Oct 4, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Thomas (97) fights off blocks to rush the Kentucky Wildcats quarterback at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Entering the transfer portal season, South Carolina had needs at several positions. Shane Beamer and his staff filled one of those needs as they land (position) (name) from (blank school).

Jayden Gibson (1) runs drills during an Oklahoma (OU) football practice at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Entering the transfer portal season, the Gamecocks had needs at several positions. Shane Beamer and his staff filled one of those needs as they land wide receiver Jayden Gibson from Oklahoma.

Greenwood quarterback Triston Lewis ran in for a one-yard touchdown play during the first quarter at JL Mann High in Greenville, S.C. Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024.

South Carolina earns the signature of three-star safety prospect Triston Lewis on Early National Signing Day.

Dec 6, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Jackson's Landon Duckworth (1) and Jackson's Chris Payne (5) talk during a timeout during the game with Cherokee County at Protective Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

Long time South Carolina quarterback commit Landon Duckworth signs with the Gamecocks on Early National Signing Day.

In major recruiting news, top 100 overall player in the 2026 class, Julian Walker, flips his commitment from Michigan to South Carolina. Big pickup for the Gamecocks.

After shutting his recruitment down last month, four-star QB Landon Duckworth flirted with LSU and new head coach Lane Kiffin. However he reaffirmed his commitment and intends to sign with South Carolina on Thursday.

South Carolina earns the signature of four-star athlete Sequel Patterson on Early National Signing Day.

Shane Beamer and South Carolina earns the signature from top-100 corner J'Zavien Currence on Early National Signing Day.

Nov 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer holds a football and reacts on the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

South Carolina continues to add to its defense with earning the signature of 2026 four-star linebacker Andrew Harris.

South Carolina lands the signature of four-star DL Aiden Harris on Early National Signing Day.

South Carolina lands the signature from three-star safety Kejian "KJ" Johnson on Early National Signing Day.

South Carolina lands the signature of four-star offensive tackle Zyon Guiles on Wednesday during the Early National Signing Day period.

Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina lands the signature from four-star defensive back Kosci Barnes on Wednesday during the Early National Signing Day period.

Nov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer walks on the sideline before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

South Carolina lands the signature of three-star wide receiver Caden Ramsey. Ramsey is the lone receiver commit of the Gamecocks 2026 class.

Keenan Britt Commit Date Set For Saturday August 10th.

South Carolina earns the signature of three-star edge rusher Keenan Britt on Early National Signing Day. Britt's commitment was a big recruiting win for Shane Beamer back in August of 2024.

South Carolina inks letter of intent with three-star interior offensive lineman Anthony Baxter. Baxter is the second interior lineman of the Gamecocks' 2026 class to sign on Wednesday.

Top 100 2026 Four-Star DL Noah Clark to Take Official Visit to South Carolina

South Carolina earns the signature of 2026 four-star defensive lineman Noah Clark on Early National Signing Day.

Darius Gray during a South Carolina visit.

South Carolina inks letter of intent with prized five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray. Gray is the highest rated signee of the Gamecocks' 2026 class.

Recruiting

South Carolina Adds Pair of Edge Rushers in the Transfer Portal; What It Means

South Carolina Adds Pair of Edge Rushers in the Transfer Portal; What It Means

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South Carolina Football: Gamecocks Add DL Tomiwa Durojaiye Out of the Transfer Portal

South Carolina Adds Trio of Players to Bolster Offense for 2026

South Carolina Football: Gamecocks Add OT Emmanuel Poku in the Transfer Portal

South Carolina Earns Commitment From 2026 Wide Receiver With Family Ties to the Program

South Carolina Lands Purdue IOL Hank Purvis in the Transfer Portal: What to Know

South Carolina Bolsters The Interior of the Offensive Line With the Addition of Carter Miller

South Carolina Addresses Defensive Line Needs With Jordan Thomas in the Transfer Portal

South Carolina Lands WR Jayden Gibson: What it Means for the Offense

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Three-Star S Triston Lewis Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football: Four-Star QB Landon Duckworth Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Top 100 EDGE Julian Walker Flips Commitment From Michigan to South Carolina

South Carolina Football Recruiting News: Four-Star QB Landon Duckworth Will Sign With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star ATH Sequel Patterson Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star CB J'Zavien Currence Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star LB Andrew Harris Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star DL Aiden Harris Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Three-Star DB Kejian "KJ" Johnson Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star OT Zyon Guiles Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star DB Kosci Barnes Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Three-Star WR Caden Ramsey Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Three-Star EDGE Keenan Britt Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Three-Star IOL Anthony Baxter Sings With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Four-Star DL Noah Clark Signs With the Gamecocks

South Carolina Football: 2026 Five-Star IOL Darius Gray Signs With the Gamecocks