Darius English came to the University of South Carolina considered by many the successor to Jadeveon Clowney and another great pass rushing end. Gamecock fans have been spoiled with players like Eric Norwood, Melvin Ingram, Cliff Matthews, Devin Taylor, and Jadeveon Clowney. English was a four star recruit according to the 247Sports Composite. He was named Georgia’s AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year his senior season. He was named to the PARADE All-America team and chose the Gamecocks over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, and many others. Gamecock fans looked at him as another future great defensive end in what has been a very impressive string of success at the position.