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Jaylen Brown, Top Transfer Portal EDGE, Commits to South Carolina

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South Carolina has landed a major addition to its defensive line with the commitment of former Missouri EDGE Jaylen Brown, one of the top-ranked players in the transfer portal, he tells On3Sports.

The 6’6”, 265-pound pass rusher entered the portal as the No. 7 EDGE and among the most sought-after defensive talents available, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. Originally from Madison, Alabama, Brown was ranked No. 129 overall in the 2024 class coming out of high school.

As a freshman at Missouri this season, Brown saw limited action, recording two tackles. However, he arrives at South Carolina with four years of eligibility remaining and tremendous upside as a disruptive force off the edge.

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Before his time at Missouri, Brown starred at James Clemens High School in Alabama. During his senior season in 2023, he racked up 62 tackles, including 9 tackles for loss and 7 sacks in the regular season. His dominant play helped lead James Clemens to a 7-4 record and a spot in the Alabama 7A playoffs.

Brown’s combination of size, athleticism, and potential makes him a key piece for South Carolina’s future defensive plans as they continue to add top-tier talent to their roster.

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FISHER BREWER

Fisher has been covering the Gamecocks for 5 years as a freelancer under the name of USCTalk, a popular page in the Carolina community that led to his first reporting job for Rivals.com. He left to go back to being a freelancer and then, a year later, joined the Sports Illustrated family in January 2023.

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