It is no surprise to see Deebo Samuel’s name in several spots on the preseason All-SEC team released Friday. South Carolina’s senior wide receiver from Chapman was named the “starter” at wide receiver, return specialist and all-purpose player.
What is surprising is that only one other Gamecock offensive or defensive player made the first-, second- or third-team. That was senior offensive lineman Zack Bailey.
South Carolina still is rebuilding its roster, and the Gamecocks don’t have the top-level talent of an Alabama or a Georgia at the moment, but there are still a few glaring omissions on Friday’s list considering that three teams were announced on each side of the ball.