South Carolina football's Trey Knox when he played at Arkansas. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
South Carolina football quite literally had zero scholarship tight ends after last season’s Gator Bowl against Notre Dame.
The versatile Jaheim Bell (Florida State) and steady presence Austin Stogner (back to Oklahoma) left the program through the transfer portal, experienced contributor Trae Kenion retired from football, and fan favorite Nate Adkins graduated and is in the NFL.
Since then, the Gamecock coaching staff has flipped the room completely. South Carolina football signed three high school tight ends in the class of 2023 in Reid Mikeska, Connor Cox, and Kamron Sandlin (though, Sandlin has since moved to running back).