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2023 Gamecock football countdown thread
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True FR DB Judge Collier (20) from Rock Hill, SC.
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True freshman defensive back who enrolled in January… went through the spring learning the defense and showcasing his skill set… needs to continue to grasp the defense to allow his natural ability to flow… could figure into the two-deep at cornerback and see action on special teams in his first campaign.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played slot corner, box linebacker and deep safety at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, S.C., graduating in December, 2022… the Lancers were coached by Strait Herron… credited with 26 tackles and three pass breakups as a junior… selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl… also played basketball… considered the 18th-best player in the Palmetto State and the 94th-best “athlete” in the country according to 247Sports Composite… ranked as the 21st-best player in the state and the 116th-best safety in the country by On3 Consensus… ESPN rated him as the 14th-best player in the state and the 87th-ranked “athlete” in the country.
Judge Collier
Played slot corner, box linebacker and deep safety at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, S.C... the Lancers were coached by Strait Herron... credited with 26 tackles and three pass breakups as a junior... selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl... also played basketball...
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(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
True freshman defensive back who enrolled in January… went through the spring learning the defense and showcasing his skill set… needs to continue to grasp the defense to allow his natural ability to flow… could figure into the two-deep at cornerback and see action on special teams in his first campaign.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played slot corner, box linebacker and deep safety at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, S.C., graduating in December, 2022… the Lancers were coached by Strait Herron… credited with 26 tackles and three pass breakups as a junior… selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl… also played basketball… considered the 18th-best player in the Palmetto State and the 94th-best “athlete” in the country according to 247Sports Composite… ranked as the 21st-best player in the state and the 116th-best safety in the country by On3 Consensus… ESPN rated him as the 14th-best player in the state and the 87th-ranked “athlete” in the country.
Redshirt FR WR Kylic Horton (20) from Santee, SC.
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2022 (Freshman)
True freshman wide receiver who spent the year adapting and learning after attending a small high school… did not see any game action… redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Clarendon Hall School in Summerton, S.C. in 2022… played wide receiver, quarterback, defensive back and handled kicking and punting duties in 8-man football at the SCISA level… helped the Saints to an 8-4 record and reach the state semifinals as a senior… caught 42 passes for 813 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games… totaled over 1,000 all-purpose yards… recorded four interceptions… coached by Anthony Reitenour… averaged over 30 points and 20 rebounds a game on the hardwood and was an all-region selection in baseball… considered the 10th-best player in the state of South Carolina, the No. 119 wide receiver in the country and No. 825 overall according to 247Sports Composite… rated as the 10th-best player in the Palmetto state according to Rivals.
Kylic Horton
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2022 (Freshman)
True freshman wide receiver who spent the year adapting and learning after attending a small high school… did not see any game action… redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Clarendon Hall School in Summerton, S.C. in 2022… played wide receiver, quarterback, defensive back and handled kicking and punting duties in 8-man football at the SCISA level… helped the Saints to an 8-4 record and reach the state semifinals as a senior… caught 42 passes for 813 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games… totaled over 1,000 all-purpose yards… recorded four interceptions… coached by Anthony Reitenour… averaged over 30 points and 20 rebounds a game on the hardwood and was an all-region selection in baseball… considered the 10th-best player in the state of South Carolina, the No. 119 wide receiver in the country and No. 825 overall according to 247Sports Composite… rated as the 10th-best player in the Palmetto state according to Rivals.
Redshirt JR WR Ben Rollins (19) from Inman, SC.
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* 2022 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
Walk-on wide receiver who is in his fourth season with the squad.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Chapman High School in Inman, S.C., in 2020… helped the Panthers win the 2019 Class 3A state championship with a perfect 15-0 record… scored two touchdowns in the state finals… logged 45 receptions for 1,086 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior… had 43 catches for 745 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior… coached by Mark Hodge… was an all-state shortstop on the baseball diamond… from the same high school that produced former Gamecock great Deebo Samuel.
Ben Rollins
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* 2022 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
Walk-on wide receiver who is in his fourth season with the squad.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Chapman High School in Inman, S.C., in 2020… helped the Panthers win the 2019 Class 3A state championship with a perfect 15-0 record… scored two touchdowns in the state finals… logged 45 receptions for 1,086 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior… had 43 catches for 745 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior… coached by Mark Hodge… was an all-state shortstop on the baseball diamond… from the same high school that produced former Gamecock great Deebo Samuel.
The #11 Gamecocks defeated #19 Michigan 33-28 in the 2013 Outback Bowl.
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The #19 Gamecocks defeated Vandy 21-7 at Nashville in 2010.
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The #19 Gamecocks upset #1 Alabama 35-21 at Williams-Brice in 2010.
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Redshirt FR DB Keenan Nelson Jr. (18) from Philadelphia, PA.
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Redshirt freshman defensive back… physically developed player with a great frame and length… has an opportunity to be a starter and help on special teams but needs to show more consistency… plays Nickel and could also help at safety… has appeared in four games including one start.
2022 (Freshman)
Appeared in four games as a true freshman, including a start in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Notre Dame at the Nickel position… credited with four tackles and one quarterback hurry… saw action against Georgia State, Georgia and Clemson before getting the start in the bowl game… all his stats came in the bowl game… retained his redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep School in Philadelphia, Pa. in 2022… the Hawks went 11-3 and reached the state 6A title game in 2021 under head coach Tim Roken… selected for the All-American Bowl… considered the sixth-best prospect in Pennsylvania, the No. 17 safety in the country and ranked 221 overall in the 247Sports Composite… rated the eighth-best player in the state and the 27th-best cornerback in the country according to Rivals… rated No. 164 on the ESPN300 list.
Keenan Nelson Jr.
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Redshirt freshman defensive back… physically developed player with a great frame and length… has an opportunity to be a starter and help on special teams but needs to show more consistency… plays Nickel and could also help at safety… has appeared in four games including one start.
2022 (Freshman)
Appeared in four games as a true freshman, including a start in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Notre Dame at the Nickel position… credited with four tackles and one quarterback hurry… saw action against Georgia State, Georgia and Clemson before getting the start in the bowl game… all his stats came in the bowl game… retained his redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep School in Philadelphia, Pa. in 2022… the Hawks went 11-3 and reached the state 6A title game in 2021 under head coach Tim Roken… selected for the All-American Bowl… considered the sixth-best prospect in Pennsylvania, the No. 17 safety in the country and ranked 221 overall in the 247Sports Composite… rated the eighth-best player in the state and the 27th-best cornerback in the country according to Rivals… rated No. 164 on the ESPN300 list.
True FR TE Connor Cox (18) from Jacksonville, FL.
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True freshman tight end who enrolled in January and went through his first spring… young player with length… has shown to be a good blocker… figures to be a reserve tight end and could contribute on special teams in his first season in Columbia.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla. in December, 2022… lined up split out, as an H-back and in-line… caught 30 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns as a senior, helping Bolles to the state semifinals in Florida’s 2M division… earned Florida Times-Union Super 11 recognition… as a junior in 2021, got snaps at both wide receiver and tight end… primarily served as a blocker in a run-first offense… caught seven passes for 148 yards… helped the Bulldogs to an 8-3 mark playing at the 4A level… coached by Matt Toblin… began his high school career at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, N.C… played lacrosse prior to COVID, then turned his focus to football… rated the 112th-best player in the state of Florida, the 33rd-best tight end in the country and No. 699 overall according to 247Sports Composite… ranked as the 106th-best player in Florida, the 38th-best tight end prospect in the country and No. 673 on the On3 Consensus… ESPN considered him the 173rd-best player in the Sunshine State and the 25th-best tight end in the land… comes from the same high school that produced former Gamecock tight end and first round draft pick Hayden Hurst.
Connor Cox
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True freshman tight end who enrolled in January and went through his first spring… young player with length… has shown to be a good blocker… figures to be a reserve tight end and could contribute on special teams in his first season in Columbia.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla. in December, 2022… lined up split out, as an H-back and in-line… caught 30 passes for 322 yards and three touchdowns as a senior, helping Bolles to the state semifinals in Florida’s 2M division… earned Florida Times-Union Super 11 recognition… as a junior in 2021, got snaps at both wide receiver and tight end… primarily served as a blocker in a run-first offense… caught seven passes for 148 yards… helped the Bulldogs to an 8-3 mark playing at the 4A level… coached by Matt Toblin… began his high school career at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Raleigh, N.C… played lacrosse prior to COVID, then turned his focus to football… rated the 112th-best player in the state of Florida, the 33rd-best tight end in the country and No. 699 overall according to 247Sports Composite… ranked as the 106th-best player in Florida, the 38th-best tight end prospect in the country and No. 673 on the On3 Consensus… ESPN considered him the 173rd-best player in the Sunshine State and the 25th-best tight end in the land… comes from the same high school that produced former Gamecock tight end and first round draft pick Hayden Hurst.
The #14 Gamecocks defeated #18 Clemson 34-13 at Williams-Brice in 2011.
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