South Carolina coach Shane Beamer’s goal this offseason in the transfer portal was to acquire immediate impact talent. Depth was important, but coming off a losing season, he wanted to add competition at various positions and upgrade the roster. Through the first few weeks of spring practice, many of South Carolina’s newcomers have already shown value in potential starring roles.
Transfer linebackers Bangally Kamara (Pitt) and Demetrius Knight Jr. (Charlotte) have jumped off the page early, sources tell 247Sports, along with former Georgia Tech edge rusher Kyle Kennard. With Bam-Martin Scott and Debo Williams back at the position and Mo Kaba on the mend until fall, linebacker is a position group of extreme importance for the Gamecocks that’s seen limited production in recent seasons.