The South Carolina Gamecocks added to their stable of offensive linemen, adding 2016 Dutchtown (La.) offensive guard Lloyd Cushenberry on Thursday evening. Cushenberry announced the news on his Twitter account and chose Carolina over other FBS offers like Arkansas State, Colorado State, Louisiana Tech, Purdue and Tulane, among others. The Gamecocks were his only SEC offer, and it appears the opportunity to play in the conference was the deciding factor.
Cushenberry is the 14th player from the class of 2016 to commit to the Gamecocks. He is the third offensive lineman to pledge, joining three-star JUCO product Akeem Cooperwood and two-star Charlotte-area native Will Putnam.