Xzavier McLeod, former Mr. Football in SC, no longer part of Gamecocks program
Freshman defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod is no longer with the South Carolina football program, a USC spokesman confirmed Wednesday.
The reason for McLeod’s departure wasn’t immediately known. TheBigSpur first reported the news.
McLeod didn’t travel to the Missouri game after appearing in four of the Gamecocks’ first six games. When asked why, head coach Shane Beamer said it was a coach’s decision.
McLeod enrolled at USC in January. He had one tackle and one interception this season.
The four-star prospect from nearby Camden High School was the fourth-highest-rated recruit in the Gamecocks’ 2023 signing class. The Class 3A Lower State Lineman of the Year had 54.5 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback pressures and 6.5 sacks as a senior.
McLeod is the first Gamecock to leave the team since the 2023 season began.
This story was originally published October 25, 2023 at 1:52 PM.
