Jaylin Dickerson was in an unenviable spot with the South Carolina football team.
A year and a half ago, he looked like a strong contender to step in at a thin safety position, possibly as a starter. Then came the shoulder injury that cost him the 2017 season and spring of 2018. His development slowed, he was behind on reps and lifting, and ultimately opened 2018 as the No. 6 or 7 player at his position.
He’ll go into this week as South Carolina’s primary backup at safety.
Injuries have worn depth at the position down to a nub.