South Carolina added two players to its spring football roster on Tuesday.
Quarterback Jason Brown (6-4, 230) and wide receiver EJ Jenkins (6-8, 230), teammates at Saint Francis College in Pennsylvania, were told on Tuesday that they were approved for admission to the USC and immediately committed to Gamecocks.
They will arrive on campus on March 1st. The two are from Fredericksburg, Virginia, and decided to move after San Francisco canceled its spring season. Their goal was to continue playing together, and Gamecocks offered them that opportunity.
“It’s a blessing,” said Brown. “I’ve been playing with him since seventh grade. We are definitely ready to work and show Columbia what we can do. I think we can definitely show them that we can play. I know there are a lot of doubts coming from the FCS level, but I know that we can show them that we can play with the skill we have on the field. Definitely excited for that. “
In 2019, Brown set a school record with 3,084 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. He completed 62 percent of his attempts. He believes that the new attack that Marcus Satterfield plans to install at the USC will fit him well.
“The type of attack that South Carolina manages is perfect,” said Brown. “I think we could really fly there. I’m in my pocket, but I can extend the moves. And when I extend the plays, I’m always looking at the field to throw the ball. I’m not looking to run, but I can definitely run if I need to. Running is not my first priority. It doesn’t matter if I’m in my pocket, standing still, or if I have to escape my pocket, I still try to throw the ball anyway. “
Jenkins was the second team at the All-Northeast Conference in 2019 and set a school record with 13 touchdown catches. He had 39 receptions for 779 yards.
If Brown and Jenkins have the Gamecocks class 2021, this will increase the number of seats to 22, leaving room for three more players.