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South Carolina football received some good news about recruiting on Tuesday, when Deonte Anderson included Gamecocks in his top six schools. Anderson made the announcement on Twitter, with a note that said “6 main … RESPECT MY DECISION …“
It looks like the Gamecocks will face Central Florida, Gerogia Tech, Mississippi State, Nebraska and Penn State for Anderson’s services. The defender at Fort Meade High School is ranked by 247 Sports as the 14th best defensive player and 202nd best player in the country, regardless of position. His recruitment for Gamecocks is being led by defensive line coach Tracy Rocker.
South Carolina offered Anderson’s first at a SEC school in March. Mike Leach and the Bulldogs offered shortly thereafter.
Here’s what recruitment analyst Andrew Ivins had to say about Anderson.
A structure of long limbs with an impressive range. On the lighter side due to the basketball background, but you should be able to put on pounds after working with a college strength coach. One of the most imposing pass rushers in the Sunshine State, this cycle took an explosive first step and the ability to double. Throws out of position and does not give the target much time to escape. Effective with your hands. He was not asked to cover much, but he doubles as a tight end in attack and is athletic enough to open regularly. You will need time to develop some more fast-moving movements and get stronger across the board. It also needs to improve in breaking and dropping ball carriers. It has the appearance of a potential customer who will be a multi-year employee in the defensive line. The advantage of the NFL, given the natural length.
Ivins even compared Anderson to former Gamecock artist and All-SEC DJ Wonnum, who is now in his debut season with the Minnesota Vikings.
This news is a good sign for a recruiting class in South Carolina that suffered several defects after Will Muschamp’s resignation. Stay tuned to Garnet and Cocky for future updates on Anderson’s recruitment.