South Carolina got some quality contributions from a handful of 2016 recruits last season and the Gamecocks are likely hoping to get similar help from a few members of their 2017 class.
As we continue our weeklong look at instant-impact recruits across the conference, South Carolina has several candidates for immediate contributions.
Among the possibilities are some of the Gamecocks' five junior college signees. ESPN JC 50 Javon Kinlaw, the No. 1 junior college defensive tackle in the 2017 recruiting class, is someone who could contribute right away.
"Obviously, when you sign a junior college player, you expect that player to come in and contribute," South Carolina coach Will Muschamp said during his national signing day news conference.