Could South Carolina running back target Quavaris Crouch end up on defense?

Quavaris Crouch of Charlotte was one of the nation's top running backs last season as a junior rushing for 3,283 yards and 33 touchdowns. But his coach told the Charlotte Observer there's a good chance he'll play linebacker in college.

Playing a limited role at that position last season, Crouch had 48 tackles and 14 sacks. His coach said he could grow to be 6-foot-3, 265 pounds. Crouch will visit Clemson Saturday and North Carolina next weekend, but his coach told The Observer USC and Michigan are the front runners and that Gamecock recruiter Bobby Bentley is one of the recruiters on him the best along with Gunter Brewer of North Carolina.

Coach Sam Greiner also said the decision on his position will play a role on where he goes to college. He said most schools are recruiting him as a running back but Clemson liked him as a linebacker.

Notes:

▪  USC's Will Muschamp visited Brunswick, Ga. high school Wednesday to check on offensive lineman Warren McClendon.

▪  South Carolina offered 2020 offensive lineman Avery Jernigan of Blackshear, Ga.

▪  The Gamecocks offered 2021 Kingsland, Ga. offensive lineman Micah Morris.

This story was originally published January 18, 2018 at 10:24 AM with the headline "Could South Carolina running back target Quavaris Crouch end up on defense?."