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Five toughest Gamecocks to replace in 2018

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South Carolina’s football team will return a lot of key players in 2018, especially on offense, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t going to be holes to fill. Here’s our look at the five toughest players to replace from the 2017 season:

Hayden Hurst

It was time for the 25-year-old tight end to go, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy for South Carolina fans to see him leave a year early. Hurst, who spent two seasons in minor league baseball before arriving at South Carolina, set the school’s career receptions record for a tight end, and has been an ever-present and athletic safety valve for quarterback Jake Bentley for two seasons.