Gamecocks spring practice observations
March 17, 2022
South Carolina held its second practice of the spring on Thursday.Defensively, Debo Williams and Mo Kaba ran with the first team. M.J. Webb also lined up as a starting defensive tackle alongside Zacch Pickens, Jordan Strachan, and Jordan Burch.
MarShawn Lloyd continues to look closer to his old self. looked speedy in angle tackling drills as he caught passes and danced through the open field. Lloyd also lined up with the first-team offense during the portion of practice open to reporters. He has not been wearing a brace on his left knee so far this spring after tearing his ACL during fall camp ahead of the 2020 season.
All quarterbacks were on hand Thursday. Spencer Rattler continued to work with the first team, while Colten Gauthier ran with the third team. Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield expects to name a starting quarterback soon.
Tight end/wide back Jaheim Bell did not practice on Thursday. Bell was in a uniform, but was on the sidelines without a helmet and did not participate in drills. With Bell sidelined, Traevon Kenion ran as the first-team tight end during a brief red zone session. Other skill position players working with the first unit included Rattler, Lloyd and receivers Dakereon Joyner and Josh Vann.
Cam Smith worked at nickel during the open viewing portion of Thursday’s practice as David Spaulding continues to rehab from an offseason pectoral surgery. Marcellas Dial Jr. and Darius Rush slid in at either corner spot. Central Michigan transfer Devonni Reed and former Washington State import Tyrese Ross lined up at the first team safety spots.
Jaylen Nichols and Tyshawn Wannamaker lined up at tackle, while Vershon Lee and Jovaughn Gwyn worked at guard. Eric Douglas remained the starting center. same set as of Tuesday.