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Gamecocks land a commitment from transfer portal WR Gage Larvadain

South Carolina's Football program has secured a commitment from rising senior Miami-Ohio WR Gage Larvadain from Donaldsonville, LA.

Fisher Brewer

Gamecocks land a commitment from transfer portal WR Gage Larvadain
Gamecocks land a commitment from transfer portal WR Gage Larvadain /

Fresh off his visit to the Gamecocks, Gage announces that he will spend his last year of college eligibility with South Carolina. Joining Transfer WRs Ahmari Huggins-Bruce and Jared Brown, the Gamecocks have solidified their receiving corps. Notably, they have two former Under Armour All-Americans in rising sophomores Nyck Harbor, the No.1 ATH in his class, and Kelton Henderson, a four-star receiver from Lehigh Acres, FL, who spent last year on a redshirt.

Looking at Gage Larvadain's college career stats, it's evident that he brings three productive years to the Gamecocks:

  • Receptions: 138
  • Yards: 1,931
  • Average: 14.0
  • Touchdowns: 13
  • Longest Reception: 99 yards

Additionally, he has contributed as a returner:

Punts:

  • Attempts: 12
  • Yards: 76

Kickoffs:

  • Attempts: 44
  • Yards: 1,113

The Gamecocks have added significant production with this commitment, bringing in another playmaker who might fly a bit under the radar. While not considered a super splashy move by everyone in college football, it addresses Carolina's needs effectively. However, considering the team's current roster, it's evident that they lack a wide receiver with the experience and size to be a potential WR1.

Despite having smaller, playmaker receivers, none have quite reached WR1 numbers. The addition of Gage Larvadain is beneficial, but there's a possibility that the Gamecocks are not done at the wide receiver position. They might be in search of a more experienced receiver with some size to complement their existing talent. As they explore the transfer portal, the Gamecocks aim to fill this gap and elevate their receiving corps for a more well-rounded offensive attack.

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Fisher Brewer
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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