Three South Carolina Gamecocks were honored with preseason All-SEC team selections on Thursday by the league’s coaches.
All-everything talent Deebo Samuel led the charge, garnering nods at first-team wide receiver, all-purpose back, and return specialist. The versatile Samuel, who returns for his senior season after suffering an injury just three games into 2017, compiled 250 receiving yards on 15 catches and three touchdowns (two from kickoff returns).
Punter Joseph Charlton earned a spot on the second team, coming off a season in which he averaged 43.5 yards on 55 punts, boasting a long of 73 yards.