Gamecock freshman enters transfer portal after opting out
South Carolina freshman defensive lineman Makius Scott, who was one of four Gamecock players to opt out of the rest of the season several weeks ago, has entered the transfer portal, a team spokesman confirmed Friday.
Scott himself confirmed the news, putting out a statement on social media thanking his teammates, fired head coach Will Muschamp and former defensive line coach John Scott Jr., who left South Carolina this past offseason to join the staff at Penn State.
A former three-star prospect out of Gainesville, Georgia, Scott did not play a snap for Carolina this season before opting out Nov. 17 in the wake of Muschamp’s firing. At the time, interim coach Mike Bobo said it was for personal and COVID-19 related reasons.
Scott was the youngest in a quartet of South Carolina players who opted out of the season after Muschamp’s firing — junior defensive backs Jaycee Horn and Israel Mukuamu have both declared for the NFL draft, while junior safety RJ Roderick has not publicly stated his plans.
South Carolina is slated to finish its regular season Saturday, going on the road to face Kentucky. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on the SEC Network.
Roster watch
Tracking the evolving USC roster as the Gamecocks transition from Will Muschamp to a new coach.
Underclassmen leaving for NFL: Jaycee Horn, Israel Mukuamu
In the transfer portal: Makius Scott
Class of 2021 decommitments (since Muschamp departure): George Wilson, Bryce Steele, Trenilyas Tatum, Jayden Johnson, Rodarius Thomas, Simeon Price
Walked on senior day: Slade Carroll, Chandler Farrell, Sadarius Hutcherson, Christian Kinsley, Nick Muse, Adam Prentice, Will Register, Shi Smith, Keir Thomas, Jay Urich, Noah Vincent, Parker White
This story was originally published December 4, 2020 at 1:06 PM.
