BREAKING: Gamecocks Land Transfer WR Jayden McGowan

South Carolina's Football program has landed their fourth portal commitment of the offseason in Vanderbilt wide receiver Jayden McGowan.

Fisher Brewer | Dec 13, 2023

BREAKING: Gamecocks Land Transfer WR Jayden McGowan /

A South Carolina native is coming home, as Vanderbilt transfer wide receiver Jayden McGowan announced his commitment to the Gamecocks on Wednesday. The move comes as a significant development for the Shane Beamer and the offensive staff, who are bringing in an experienced and versatile player to bolster their receiving corps.

Jayden McGowan attempting to wring himself free from the grasp of an Alabama A&M player (2nd Sept., 2023) / Andrew Nelles | The Tennessean

McGowan, known for his speed and reliable hands, made a name for himself at Vanderbilt over the past two seasons through his ability to be a swiss-army knife in the receiving game, on jet sweeps, and on kickoff returns. The decision to transfer to South Carolina indicates a strategic move for McGowan, likely driven by a desire to come back to his home state of South Carolina.

Jayden's proven ability to make impactful plays and contribute to the offensive game plan is a much-needed boost for a Gamecock receiving core in desperate need of both depth and playmaking-ability. South Carolina fans can anticipate seeing McGowan in action, making plays down the field and creating scoring opportunities in 2024.

Career Stats (Two Seasons)

Receiving

80 Catches | 836 Receiving Yards | 10.4 Average Yards Per Catch | 3 Receiving Touchdowns

Rushing

32 Carries | 160 Rushing Yards | Average 5 Yards Per Carry

Kick Returns

35 Returns | 845 Return Yards | 24.1 Average Yards Per Return

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Published Dec 13, 2023

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.