On Wednesday, former South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel officially signed with Everett Sports Marketing, a firm in Greenville that also represents USC great Connor Shaw.
Samuel announced Monday he will skip the Belk Bowl. And he’s making a point of not detracting from South Carolina’s upcoming game against Virginia.
“Though Deebo is one of the most marketable players in this draft class … Deebo has made the decision he will not do any public appearances until post-bowl game,” ESM’s Dan Everett said, “because he wants the state of South Carolina to be totally focused on their football team and not him.