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South Carolina dismisses two key defensive players

South Carolina has dismissed cornerback Al Harris Jr. and defensive end David Johnson. Both would have been juniors this fall.

Harris was a starter in 2015, while Johnson was a part-time starter and a key rotation player.

They are no longer part of the team,” new coach Will Muschamp told 247sports.com. “We wish them the best.”

Harris, who was a member of the SEC’s all-freshman team in 2014, had 25 tackles and four pass breakups in 2015. Johnson had 20 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss in 2015. Harris’ dad was a longtime NFL cornerback who twice went to the Pro Bowl.