South Carolina signed the players it expected to on Wednesday. Flounder broke down the offensive side. Here are the players who are projected to play defense for the Gamecocks for the next 3-5 years.
Defensive Line
The defensive line was not an area of emphasis this year. Last year the Gamecocks signed 8 defensive linemen, so there were fewer players targeted. Carolina raided Georgia, and here are the three commitments, all from the Peach State.
Darius English, 6'6", 210 (Scout 3 Star / Rivals 3 Star / ESPN 3 Star)
English looks to be made in the mold of a Devin Taylor. He is a tall, long defensive end whose build could hold some more weight. With the depth at the position now, he could take a redshirt.
Carlos Hood 6'4", 275 (Scout 3 Star / Rivals 3 Star / ESPN 3 Star)
Hood projects to play inside. He committed last spring, so there hasn't been a lot of media coverage of him, but he should grow into a quality interior lineman. Like English, he cou...
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