Gamecock defensive transfer finds new college home not far from USC
The first of South Carolina’s transfers has found a new home.
Defensive lineman D’Andre Martin announced Monday that he will play for the Charlotte 49ers as he continues his career.
“Mama, I’m coming home,” Martin wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) page.
Martin is a Durham, North Carolina native but finished his high school career at Life Christian in Virginia. The 6-foot-4, 306-pounder appeared in four games during his two years with the Gamecocks.
Martin is one of 16 USC players who have entered the portal.
South Carolina football transfers
A look at USC football transfers and where they have ended up
QB Tanner Bailey
QB Colten Gauthier
OL JonDarius Morgan
OL Grayson Mains
WR: Juice Wells
WR: O’Mega Blake
WR Landon Samson
WR Zavier Short
WR Kylic Horton
DL Xzavier McLeod
DL Felix Hixon
DL D’Andre Martin (Charlotte)
DL Donovan Westmoreland
DB Kajuan Banks
DB Isaiah Norris
K Mitch Jeter
This story was originally published December 11, 2023 at 1:09 PM.
