Gamecocks Grab Football Commitment Number Eight

USC went back into familiar territory and picked up its eighth verbal commitment of the 2013 football recruiting cycle. Three-star defensive end Devante Covington of Rockingham, NC hails from the same high school, Richmond High School, as former Gamecock consensus All-American Melvin Ingram. Covington is 6'4" and 220 pounds. The Tarheel native also had offers from NC State, Clemson and Georgia Tech. Shawn Elliott was the recruiter of record for USC. Go Gamecocks!

Alston Jeffery Headed to the Windy City

The Chicago Bears traded up in the second round to draft USC wide receiver Alshon Jeffery with the 45th overall selection. The Bears gave up a fifth round draft pick this year to draft the Gamecocks all-time leader in receiving yards. Congratulations Alshon Jeffery!

Ingram Headed to the West Coast

The San Diego Chargers have selected DE/OLB Melvin Ingram with the 18th pick of the NFL Draft. Ingram is the second defensive end to be drafted. UNC Defensive End Quentin Coples was drafted 16th by the New York Jets. Congratulations Melvin Ingram! Watch out Peyton Manning in the Mile High City!