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<p>Transfer portal, schmansfer portal.</p>
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<p>A whole bunch of South Carolina standouts enter the regular signing period with limited or no options despite proving that they are capable of playing at the next level. Often these guys have stood out over the course of two or three seasons, meaning they can sustain success over time.</p>
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<p>This is an easy cheat sheet for mid- or lower-tier college teams looking to add some some last-minute talent. And considering many of the following players have few or no offers, it could lead to a quick commitment from a grateful-yet-deserving player.</p>
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<p>Even if the athletic scholarship money is drying up, we all know a roster spot is sometimes good enough to pay dividends down the line. We have a hard time believing these guys don't fit in somewhere after all we've seen over the years.</p>
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<p><strong>OFFENSE</strong></p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='443503' first='Tremel' last='Echols'] QB, Wilson</p>
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<p>Key numbers: 2,111 passing yards, 30 TDs; 237 rushing yards, 6 TDs</p>
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<p>Notable: Played only one season at Wilson after transferring from Darlington</p>
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<p>What we like: Threw just four interceptions in 196 pass attempts</p>
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<p><strong>Dequan Durham</strong> RB, North Myrtle Beach</p>
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<p>Key numbers: 772 yards rushing, 5 TDs; 6 receptions for 57 yards</p>
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<p>Notable: Essentially a one-year varsity player earned Chiefs starting tailback</p>
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<p>What we like: 6-foot-3, 190-pounder has very little wear and tear on him</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='262691' first='Matt' last='Warren'] TE/DE, Trinity Collegiate (pictured)</p>
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<p>Key numbers: 14 receptions, 276 yards, 4 TDs; 53.5 total tackles, 24 TFL</p>
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<p>Notable: Weighted GPA north of 5.0; 6-foot-8 wingspan only played two years of organized football</p>
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<p>What we like: A 6-foot-6 kids as a potential end zone target? Um, yeah</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='582092' first='Darren' last='Lloyd'] RB, West Florence</p>
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<p>Key numbers: 253 carries, 2,219 yards (8.8 ypc), 27 TDS</p>
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<p>Notable: Went from part-time tailback to finishing seventh in the state in rushing yards</p>
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<p>What we like: Catches the ball extremely well out of the backfield</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='443505' first='Arber' last='Lekani'] LB, Socastee</p>
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<p>Key numbers: 37 solo tackles, 37 assists, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 INT, 1 FR, 1 Sack</p>
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<p>Notable: Moved to middle linebacker just prior to his senior year</p>
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<p>What we like: Lekani is flexible enough to play inside or outside backer or strong safety</p>
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<p><strong>Jay Woodard</strong> DB, Conway</p>
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<p>Key numbers: 37 solo tackles, 23 assists, INT, 19.6 KOR yard average</p>
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<p>Notable: Started HS as a QB before converting to defense for sophomore season</p>
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<p>What we like: Scans field extremely well from centerfield</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='336122' first='CJ' last='Cox'] DL/LB, Loris</p>
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<p>Key numbers: 84 tackles, 24 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 FR</p>
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<p>Notable: Had 52 tackles for loss in two years of varsity football</p>
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<p>What we like: Seals off the edge against any time of offensive formation</p>
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