4. Talent boost in the secondary

This just happened this past week, but it was significant. South Carolina received verbal commits from two four-star cornerbacks. Cameron Smith (Blythewood, S.C./Westwood) was expected. The Gamecocks held off Tennessee and Georgia for his pledge. Georgia Military College cornerback DJ Daniel was expected to stay home and play for the Bulldogs, but had a last-minute change of heart and committed to South Carolina. Both have the size, speed and athleticism that the Gamecocks want in the secondary. Carolina isn’t through here as there are other targets on the board. The best bet right now probably is Jammie Robinson from Lee County (Ga.) High. Keep in mind, too, that transfer Jamel Cook is playing cornerback, so he should be considered part of this group, too. Add this potential class with 2018 and the secondary suddenly is flipped and full of potential good players.