South Carolina football transfer portal tracker: Who’s leaving, joining the Gamecocks
Portrait of Emily AdamsEmily Adams
Greenville News
COLUMBIA — The transfer portal rumors erupted quickly for South Carolina football after ending the 2023 season on a brutal 16-7 loss to Clemson.
The Gamecocks (5-7, 3-5 SEC) missed a bowl game this year for the first time under coach Shane Beamer, though the team is set to bring in the No. 19 recruiting class in the country with the early signing period just weeks away.
The portal officially opened Dec. 4, and 17 players have announced their intention to transfer from the Gamecocks thus far. It closes Jan. 2 and will open again from April 16-30.
Here’s a look at who is leaving from South Carolina’s 2023 roster, and who is joining the Gamecocks for 2024:
Players leaving South Carolina via transfer portal
Mario Anderson, RB: Redshirt senior Mario Anderson transferred to the Gamecocks from Division II Newberry after an All-American season in 2022. He was the team’s leading rushing in 2023 with 707 yards on 143 carries.
Tanner Bailey, QB: Redshirt freshman Tanner Bailey was a four-star prospect and the No. 15 quarterback in the Class of 2022. He first committed to Oregon in high school before flipping to the Gamecocks on signing day. Bailey did not appear in any games at South Carolina.
Kajuan Banks, DB: Sophomore cornerback Kajuan Banks logged eight tackles, two pass breakups and an interception across 25 appearances in his first two seasons. He was a three-star prospect in the Class of 2022.
O’Mega Blake, WR: Redshirt sophomore O’Mega Blake was a three-star and the No. 5 prospect from South Carolina in the Class of 2021. He appeared in all 12 games with four starts in 2023, logging 250 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 19 receptions.
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