Biggest Gamecocks football weight gainers (and losers) since last year

Each season with the release of a new roster comes deeply un-scientific analysis of how much bigger or smaller players got since the year prior.

South Carolina posted a new roster, and here are the biggest swings from last year to this year in listed weight:

Veterans

▪  24 pounds lost by defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw to 302 (Came to campus around 340)

▪  18 lost by offensive tackle Dennis Daley to 312

▪  15 gained by offensive lineman Trey Derouen to 320

▪  14 lost by tight end Jacob August to 244

▪  11 lost by defensive lineman Malik Young to 292

▪  10 lost by running back Caleb Kinlaw to 192

▪  9 down by tight end K.C. Crosby to 233

▪  8 gained by linebacker Eldridge Thompson to 223

▪  8 gained by linebacker safety Antione Wilder to 198

▪  8 gained by kicker/punter Michael Almond to 237

▪  7 gained by defensive end D.J. Wonnum to 258

▪  7 gained by defensive end Shameik Blackshear to 267

▪  7 gained by safety Steven Montac to 188

Freshmen

▪  16 gained by offensive lineman Jordon Carty to 315

▪  15 gained by Buck Brad Johnson to 240

▪  15 gained by linebacker Damani Staley to 225

▪  12 lost by offensive lineman Eric Douglas to 296

▪  11 gained by wide receiver Shi Smith to 190

▪  11 gained by corner Tavyn Jackson to 185

▪  10 gained by backup quarterback Jay Urich to 204

Walk-ons

▪  33 gained by tight end Caleb Jenerette to 233

▪  15 gained by linebacker Sean McGonigal to 220

▪  13 lost by backup quarterback Drew Dinsmore to 197

▪  12 gained by defensive lineman Jazuun Outlaw to 227

▪  12 lost by long snapper Mitch Langford to 203

▪  11 gained by backup quarterback Darius Douglas to 196

▪  10 lost by offensive lineman Cameron Johnson to 295

▪  10 lost by linebacker Cole Davis to 205

This story was originally published March 1, 2018 at 10:10 AM with the headline "Biggest Gamecocks football weight gainers (and losers) since last year."