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<div id="embedVideoContainer_12487527" class="embedVideo viaAdd" data-values="id=66f2d613-0bc9-4b44-ab55-ca8515a6b277&channel=college-football&key=12487527&title=Instant+Impact+Freshman%3A+EDGE+Dylan+Stewart+%7C+247Sports+Unfiltered&pcid=66f2d613-0bc9-4b44-ab55-ca8515a6b277" data-videotitle="VIDEO: Instant Impact Freshman EDGE Dylan Stewart 247Sports Unfiltered"></div><p>Former <b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/" target="_blank">South Carolina</a></b> wide receiver <b><a href="/Player/kylic-horton-46117008/" target="_blank">Kylic Horton</a></b> has found a new home.</p><p>TheBigSpur learned Tuesday morning that Horton will continue his playing career at <b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina-state/" target="_blank">South Carolina State</a></b>. Horton, who entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in December, appeared in three games over two seasons with the Gamecocks. He will have three years to play three seasons for the Bulldogs.</p><p>Horton was one of six wide receivers who transferred from South Carolina after the 2023 season. <b><a href="/Player/landon-samson-46112002/" target="_blank">Landon Samson</a></b> and <b><a href="/Player/kelton-henderson-46129395/" target="_blank">Kelton Henderson</a></b> are the only two whose next stops are still unknown. The others are <b><a href="//247Sports.com/Player/Antwane-Wells-Jr-46129348" target="_blank">Antwane Wells Jr.</a></b> (<b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/" target="_blank">Ole Miss</a></b>), <b><a href="/Player/zavier-short-46084186/" target="_blank">Zavier Short</a></b> (<b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/appalachian-state/" target="_blank">Appalachian State</a></b>) and <b><a href="/Player/omega-blake-46094820/" target="_blank">O'Mega Blake</a></b> (<b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/east-carolina/" target="_blank">East Carolina</a></b>/<b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/charlotte/" target="_blank">Charlotte</a></b>).</p><p><strong>RELATED</strong>: <a href="https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/article/team-scoop-most-improved-spots-on-defense-233415319/" target="_blank">Team Scoop - Most improved spots on defense</a></p><p>From Horton's profile on GamecocksOnline…</p><p><strong>2023 (Redshirt Freshman)</strong></p><p>Second-year player who saw limited action in three contests on the scout team… appeared against <b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/furman/" target="_blank">Furman</a></b>, <b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/florida/" target="_blank">Florida</a></b> and <b><a href="https://247sports.com/college/missouri/" target="_blank">Missouri</a></b>… did not record any statistics… entered the transfer portal on Nov. 30.</p><p><strong>2022 (Freshman)</strong></p><p>True freshman wide receiver who spent the year adapting and learning after attending a small high school… did not see any game action… redshirted.</p><p><strong>HIGH SCHOOL</strong></p><p>Graduated from Clarendon Hall School in Summerton, S.C. in 2022… played wide receiver, quarterback, defensive back and handled kicking and punting duties in 8-man football at the SCISA level… helped the Saints to an 8-4 record and reach the state semifinals as a senior… caught 42 passes for 813 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 games… totaled over 1,000 all-purpose yards… recorded four interceptions… coached by Anthony Reitenour… averaged over 30 points and 20 rebounds a game on the hardwood and was an all-region selection in baseball… considered the 10th-best player in the state of South Carolina, the No. 119 wide receiver in the country and No. 825 overall according to 247Sports Composite… rated as the 10th-best player in the Palmetto state according to Rivals.</p><p><strong>PERSONAL</strong></p><p>Johnny Kylic Horton Jr. was born April 20, 2004… is a sport and entertainment management major.</p>
South Carolina adds freshmen walk-ons to official roster
The official roster on South Carolina's website was recently updated, and it includes the names of several freshmen, who have joined the team as walk-ons. A majority of the freshmen walk-ons are from the state of South Carolina, but the Gamecocks have added players from North Carolina, Virginia and Texas. All have reported to campus and are with the team for summer workouts.
A look at upcoming commitment timelines for South Carolina targets
DL Bryce Davis – July 20. Each of the five players above took official visits to South Carolina. Sowells has a top five of South Carolina, N.C. State, Louisville, Kentucky and Miami. N.C. State and South Carolina seem to be at the top of his recruitment heading into the July 18 commitment.
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Shane Beamer and the South Carolina football staff are in the midst of an important summer recruiting run. Lamont Paris is coming off an impressive second season as head coach of the Gamecocks men's basketball team. Paul Mainieri is looking to help the baseball program return to prominence. Last, but certainly not least, there's Dawn Staley. Enough said, right?
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