USC tracking Upstate running back for 2017 class

Running back Davijuan Dean of T.L. Hanna High is an emerging prospect in the state for the 2017 class after rushing for 1,200 yards and scoring 20 touchdowns last season.

Old Dominion has offered and USC has taken notice. Dean (5-11, 180) attended USC’s junior day last weekend, and based on what he was told, he’s expecting the Gamecocks to stay on him.

“Coach Bentley really loves me,” Dean said. “He told me they run the same offense my high school runs so I’ll already know what to do and know what they expect.”

Last weekend was his first time at Williams-Brice Stadium.

“The visit was great,” Dean said. “I love the new coaching staff. They show they players a lot of love. I didn’t really know what to expect but it was way better than I thought it was going to be. They really love my film and stuff like that. They want me to come back anytime I want. They were telling me stay focused on and off the field and in the future I’ll be rushing for TDs in William-Brice.”

Dean said his next visit would be to Troy at the end of February, and he plans to return to USC on March 19 for a spring practice.