Top Gamecocks DB target can’t make Showcase

Defensive back Marlon Character, one of South Carolina’s top defensive targets, said Friday that he’s not going to make it to the Gamecock Showcase this weekend, but he plans to visit next Saturday.

Character, from Atlanta. has not been to any camps this month to this point. He also plans to visit Virginia Tech. Right now he has the Gamecocks and Hokies as his top two.

“South Carolina is definitely offering the best choice of positions for me,” said Character, who doesn’t plan on making a decision for a couple of months.