The NCAA Transfer Portal claimed another South Carolina football player. Tight end KeShawn Toney entered his name on the NCAA Transfer Portal, indicating his intentions to transfer from the South Carolina football program.
Toney, who just completed his second year of eligibility with Gamecocks, played four games like a real freshman and played five more in 2020. His attacking action came as a reserve in both seasons, with much of it coming from special teams .
Toney, who was a selection from the Williston-Elko High School Shrine Bowl, signed with Gamecocks on offers from Charlotte, Georgia State, Middle Tennessee State and South Carolina State. The three-star prospect, which had a rating of 0.8689 on 247sports Composite coming out of high school, was recruited by a former tight end coach Pat Washington.
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2019
The tight end who signed up for Carolina in January and went through spring training with the team … played in four games … appeared in competitions Charleston Southern, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M and Clemson … got a pass without yards on CSU contest … credited with a tackle against Clemson … redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
He graduated from Williston (SC) -Elko High School in December 2018 … played tight end and defensive end for coach Derek Youngblood … took 51 passes for 750 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior … recorded 158 receptions in career for 2,321 yards and 20 points … selected to play in the Carolinas Shrine Bowl … the Blue Devils went 6-7 in 2018 after registering a 9-3 mark in 2017 … recorded 52 catches for 677 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior … he was twice a basketball player in every state … averaged 12.2 points and 8.9 rebounds on the hardwood as a junior … ranked 18th in Carolina’s top player South and the 47th tight place finish in the country by 247Sports Composite.
FOLKS
KeShawn J. Toney was born on December 1, 2000 … has a degree in sports and entertainment management.