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South Carolina football: What will the defense look like in 2021?

South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Jaylin Dickerson (4) celebrates an interception. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina football will have new faces at every position on the ’21 defense.

South Carolina has seen a mass exodus on the defensive side of the ball, having a total of nine players either declare for the NFL Draft or enter the transfer portal. Safety RJ Roderick opted out of the 2020 season following Will Muschamp’s firing, and though he’s not yet made a statement on his future, it seems unlikely that he’ll be with the Gamecocks next season.