This week, we are doing a new series contemplating which Gamecock players are most vital to the team’s success. Today we’ll start on offense, looking at the explosive and multi-talented Deebo Samuel.
After struggling with soft tissue injuries for most of his career, Deebo Samuel performed in a big way down the stretch once healthy last season. The 6’0” wideout was explosive in both the run and the pass games, and capped the year off with an impressive 14 catch, 190 yard performance in the Birmingham Bowl. With an entire season injury-free, Samuel could build upon his status as one of the most versatile and dangerous weapons in the SEC, and provide Bentley with the steady hands needed to consistently move the ball.