South Carolina football is wrapping up its spring practice period, which will conclude with the annual Garnet and Black game on April 18 at 7:00 p.m. EST at Williams-Brice Stadium. Head coach Shane Beamer has been focused not only on preparations for the spring showcase but also on laying the groundwork for the upcoming football season.
The spring season isn’t just about newcomers getting comfortable with their new program—it’s also a crucial opportunity for returning players to climb the depth chart. Additionally, it serves as a key evaluation period for athletes considering whether to remain with their current team or explore options in the transfer portal.
South Carolina has been relatively fortunate when it comes to spring transfer portal losses. Initially, only EDGE Wendell Gregory had entered the portal. However, that changed today with the departure of a second player, slightly chipping away at the team’s overall depth as they near the end of spring practice.
South Carolina loses Emory Floyd to the spring transfer portal
Emory Floyd, a former 4-star recruit, came to South Carolina with high expectations but hasn’t quite found his footing with the Gamecocks. In his first season in 2022, Floyd played in just two games—against Georgia State and Georgia—but didn’t record any statistics. Despite his limited playing time, he earned a spot on the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll after redshirting that year.
In his second season, Floyd got a bit more playing time, appearing in three games against Furman, Mississippi State, and Kentucky. During those games, he recorded two tackles and one pass breakup. However, a hamstring injury hampered him during the most recent season, limiting him to just two games—against Katron and Ole Miss—where he unfortunately didn’t record any stats once again.
In addition to his football duties, Floyd was also a member of the South Carolina track and field team, competing in the 60m indoors and the 100m and 200m outdoors. Now that he’s entered the transfer portal, the Gamecocks’ safety depth is slightly thinner, but the secondary is still in a strong position overall. With many younger players returning, there’s plenty of talent to fill any gaps left by Floyd’s departure.
