Decision day arrives for Gamecocks grad transfer DB target

Assumption University grad transfer cornerback Carlins Platel has set 1 p.m. Wednesday for his commitment announcement that he’ll make via Twitter.

South Carolina, Mississippi State and Coastal Carolina are his final three schools. He had multiple conversations with coaches from each program, and he did virtual visits with all three.

The final one of those was with USC on Tuesday afternoon.

“It went great,” Platel said. “I really like the school and what they’ve got going on down there. Got a lot to think about. We went over the facilities, the school, academics. We went over everything about the school and more.”

Platel (6-2, 190) has learned plenty about the Gamecocks and the defensive schemes new coordinator Clayton White will use. He’s talked a lot with secondary coach Torrian Gray about how he would be deployed. The virtual visit gave him a chance for a deeper dive into some of the other important aspects of the program.

“A lot stood out,” he said. “How they go about there nutrition program and strength programs. They really take care of you and your body. Also, the atmosphere of the coaches, and the stadium.”

Platel said his decision will come down to one simple factor.

“Just thinking about where I think is the best place for me,” Platel said. “All the schools have great opportunities, but it’s where I feel more comfortable.”

Platel is a native of Massachusetts. He played three seasons at Assumption, which did not have a season in 2020 due to COVID. He played 33 games for the Greyhounds and recorded 96 tackles with 30 pass break ups and 7 interceptions. Division II Assumption University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.

He will have one season of eligibility at his next school.

This story was originally published February 16, 2021 at 7:58 AM.