In South Carolina's recent tight end commitment, Evan Hinson, I think the Gamecocks have landed one of the biggest steals in this class. There was a time when Hinson looked like he was inclined to play basketball on the next level instead of football. If not for that, he would have been one of the more highly-recruited tight ends in this class.

I don't think there's any coincidence that some of the best tight ends in the history of the NFL were college basketball players. Tony Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jimmy Graham and others found the football field from the basketball court. The same traits apply: sudden movements to create space, body control to box out and move the chains, high point ability with rebounding and pass catching.

Hinson is on the front end of his development and he's stepping into an offense that will put him in an opportunity to succeed. I would expect Hinson to be in a hybrid, pass-catching role that can morph into a more true tight end role as he adds to his tool belt. Love the get here by Will Muschamp's staff.