South Carolina freshman defensive lineman Tyreek Johnson has suffered a torn ACL.

Tony Morrell of TheBigSpur confirmed late Tuesday afternoon that Johnson did indeed sustain the injury. However, there were no other available details.

Johnson, who arrived in January, originally signed with the Gamecocks' 2017 class, but didn't enroll after graduating from Lakewood High School (Sumter, S.C.). The former 3-star recruit took a greyshirt instead, to prevent his eligibility clock from starting last season, which he needed to rehab that injury.

With Javon Kinlaw, Keir Thomas and Kobe Smith at the top of the defensive tackle depth chart, Johnson was among a handful of players competing for a spot in the rotation. Johnson and fellow freshman Kingsley Enagbare were both around for spring practice. They were joined earlier this summer by fellow 2018 signees Jabari Ellis, Rick Sandidge and Jesus Gibbs.

“We need some of those guys to step up, Jabari Ellis is a guy we need to step up for us. Ricky Sandidge has done a nice job, Jesus Gibbs is on campus and moves around well,” coach Will Muschamp said, during his most recent media session. "J.J. Enagbare of course went through spring and we’re excited about him. Tyreek Johnson is a guy we’re excited about. Again, athletically all of those guys we’re excited about, retain information well, run well, have good strength. We’ll find out in camp how well they play.”

Muschamp isn't scheduled to see reporters again until Saturday. On Tuesday, when defensive line coach Lance Thompson met with the media, there were no specific questions about Johnson and his progress through the first five days of preseason camp. Muschamp, however, is the only coach on the Gamecocks' staff with clearance to address player injuries.

Johnson's gamecocksonline profile describes him as a "naturally strong and a tough guy." It also notes that he could "figure into the rotation early in his career."

According to the 247Sports composite, Johnson was the No. 41-ranked strongside defensive end in the class of 2017. He was 14th-overall among prospects from the state of South Carolina.

Sophomore wide receiver Chad Terrell tore his ACL last season against Tennessee. Freshman running back Lavonte Valentine remains sidelined as he rehabs from an ACL tear from his senior year of high school. Both have worn yellow injury jerseys through the first five days of preseason camp.