UPDATE: FootballScoop.com is now reporting that Director of Player Development Drew Hughes is expected to stay at Florida. Hughes has been expected to join the South Carolina staff for several days, but a last-minute meeting with Florida head coach Jim McElwain may have changed his mind.

If Hughes is not hired, Liles will have to stay in his current role for the time being.

Stay tuned to TheBigSpur.com for further developments.

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South Carolina has hired former Florida staff member Drew Hughes as Director of Player Personnel, according to FootballScoop.com. Hughes was with second-year head coach Will Muschamp on his staff at Florida, and Hughes stayed with the Gators upon Muschamp’s departure.

Hughes worked as head of the recruiting office and was in charge of the operational aspects of recruiting, including on-campus visits, junior days and mailing recruits. He will take over the role from Robbie Liles, who served in that role in Muschamp’s first year at South Carolina.

With the expected hiring of Hughes, Liles is expected to shift his role and become Director of Operations for Muschamp, which is the same role that Jamie Speronis had last season. Speronis was relieved of his duties following the bowl game.

Liles has been a part of the South Carolina football staff for 15 years and previously worked as the Director of Recruiting operations. He has also served as Director of High School Relations after being promoted to that position from a graduate assistant position.

The hiring of Hughes was first-reported by FootballScoop.com.