More Uncommitted Seniors From The Grand Strand/Pee Dee
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Transfer portal, schmansfer portal.
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.
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.
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.
OFFENSE
Tremel Echols Tremel Echols 6'2" | 230 lbs | QB Wilson | 2023 State SC QB, Wilson
Key numbers: 2,111 passing yards, 30 TDs; 237 rushing yards, 6 TDs
Notable: Played only one season at Wilson after transferring from Darlington
What we like: Threw just four interceptions in 196 pass attempts
Dequan Durham RB, North Myrtle Beach
Key numbers: 772 yards rushing, 5 TDs; 6 receptions for 57 yards
Notable: Essentially a one-year varsity player earned Chiefs starting tailback
What we like: 6-foot-3, 190-pounder has very little wear and tear on him
Matt Warren Matt Warren 6'6" | 225 lbs | TE Trinity Collegiate | 2023 State SC TE/DE, Trinity Collegiate (pictured)
Key numbers: 14 receptions, 276 yards, 4 TDs; 53.5 total tackles, 24 TFL
Notable: Weighted GPA north of 5.0; 6-foot-8 wingspan only played two years of organized football
What we like: A 6-foot-6 kids as a potential end zone target? Um, yeah
Darren Lloyd Darren Lloyd 5'8" | 165 lbs | RB West Florence | 2023 State SC RB, West Florence
Key numbers: 253 carries, 2,219 yards (8.8 ypc), 27 TDS
Notable: Went from part-time tailback to finishing seventh in the state in rushing yards
What we like: Catches the ball extremely well out of the backfield
DEFENSE
Arber Lekani Arber Lekani 6'0" | 185 lbs | LB Socastee | 2023 State SC LB, Socastee
Key numbers: 37 solo tackles, 37 assists, 3 TFL, 2 FF, 1 INT, 1 FR, 1 Sack
Notable: Moved to middle linebacker just prior to his senior year
What we like: Lekani is flexible enough to play inside or outside backer or strong safety
Jay Woodard DB, Conway
Key numbers: 37 solo tackles, 23 assists, INT, 19.6 KOR yard average
Notable: Started HS as a QB before converting to defense for sophomore season
What we like: Scans field extremely well from centerfield
CJ Cox CJ Cox 6'1" | 215 lbs | DL Loris | 2023 State SC DL/LB, Loris
Key numbers: 84 tackles, 24 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 3 FR
Notable: Had 52 tackles for loss in two years of varsity football
What we like: Seals off the edge against any time of offensive formation