The Monthly Catch: Transfer Portal, Players Returning & Recruiting Predictions

A monthly recruiting article, jam-packed with South Carolina Football information by GamecocksDigest's recruiting insider, Fisher Brewer.

As anticipation builds, we find ourselves just a few days away from a momentous recruiting weekend for the South Carolina Gamecocks, with prospects ranging from high school standouts to transfer portal hopefuls. Now, let's delve into the exciting lineup of recruits set to visit for the Gamecocks.

Official Visitors For This Weekend

Vandy WR Jayden McGowan

Jayden, who is from South Carolina, is a player Gamecock fans should keep an eye on this weekend during his visit we would not be surprised if this recruitment is a fast one.

Vanderbilt WR Jayden McGowan looking to make a cut against Georgia (14th Oct., 2023) / Steve Roberts | USA Today Network

Tennessee Tech DB Gerald Kilgore

The oldest brother of freshman star DB Jalon Kilgore, Gerald, is new to the defensive back position, but showed promise this Fall. His latest offer was from West Virginia, but, much like McGowan, I think this will be a fast recruitment.

Harvard TE Tyler Neville

Tyler is an elite blocker, ranked as the No. 2 highest-graded blocker for FBS and FCS TEs by Pro Football Focus. Additionally, Tyler is a reliable catcher who was productive for Harvard. Currently, the Gamecocks are his best offer, so Gamecock fans should feel very confident.

Miami RB Donald Chaney Jr

Donald, the son of Don Chaney, a former Gamecock WR who also played in the NFL, could provide the production and depth needed in the running back room. His injury history has been a concern for the staff, but this weekend, he will be coming in and will be evaluated. If given an offer, I would expect the legacy recruit to choose his dad's school, one he was high on out of high school.

2024 Four-star JUCO DT Jerome Simmons

Jerome, ranked as the No. 6 JUCO player in the nation, would be a significant acquisition for DL coach Travian Robertson, who has yet to secure a commitment as the South Carolina's defensive tackles coach. This would be a promising first commitment for him, especially when competing with teams like Georgia, Mississippi State, and Coastal Carolina. It's worth noting that Jerome is from South Carolina, so Gamecock fans, once again, should feel confident, especially with this late official visit.

Coastal Carolina WR Jared Brown (NEW)

Texas A&M DL LT Overton (NEW)

Texas A&M DL Micaiah Overton (NEW)

Arkansas RB Rocket Sanders (NEW)

LA Tech WR Cyrus Allen (NEW)

*2024 Four-Star OG Elyjah Thurmon will no longer be coming* 

Team Update

The official collective of the University of South Carolina, The Garnet Trust, has come up big over the past 48 hours, signing deals with players such as:

TE Joshua Simon

QB/WR Luke Doty

OT Tree Babalade

DL Tonka Hemingway

DL T.J. Sanders

DT Alex Huntley

S Jalon Kilgore

Keeping them at South Carolina for the foreseeable future, despite the rumors that were going around some of these players possibly leaving, shows how The Garnet trust can step up in a big way in terms of roster retention.

The Introduction To The Fish Bomb

The Fish Bomb has become my signature calling card, you might say, given to me by my wonderful followers on Twitter. It's used when breaking news, and for anyone familiar with a Woj Bomb, it's exactly like that, but has also been used to announce that news is coming or a prediction, like a 247Sports' Crystal Ball or On3's Prediction Machine.

We're going to use it in these types of articles to provide predictions and share some history. The Fish Bomb currently boasts a 100% accuracy rate on other platforms, proving right for both football and baseball.

Predictions

Transfer WR Jayden McGowan: SC

Transfer DB Gerald Kilgore: SC

Transfer TE Tyler Neville: SC

Transfer DL LT Overton: SC  (NEW)

Transfer DL Micaiah Overton: SC (NEW)

Transfer RB Rocket Sanders: SC (NEW)

24 DT Jerome Simmons: SC

24 OG Elyjah Thurmon: Clemson (NEW)

24 RB Daniel Hill: SC

These are my first official predictions on the website, and I feel it is the best way to end this article. You will be seeing more of me in the future.

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