JUCO corner could join USC in time for 2016 season

Junior college transfer JaMarcus King is expected to give South Carolina’s secondary an immediate lift this fall.

At one point it looked like another junior college corner, JC Jackson, would be coming to USC and he, too, would have boosted that unit. The Jackson deal fell through, but it’s still possible the Gamecocks will add another junior college corner for this season.

Steven Montac of Coffeyville Community College (Kansas) visited USC Tuesday along with his friend and former high school teammate, wide receiver Justin Marshall of Covington, Ga. He did not participate in camp but instead talked with Will Muschamp and other coaches.

When contacted Tuesday afternoon, Montac declined to comment on his status with the Gamecocks.

“You guys will just have to see Aug. 1 when practice starts,” Montac said, an indication, perhaps, that Montac expects to be with the Gamecocks then, though he also said he’s still considering Boise State and Missouri.

South Carolina players report on Aug. 1. Practice starts Aug. 2.

Montac (5-11, 190) was a full qualifier out of high school and spent one season in junior college, leaving him three seasons at the next level.

He was a teammate of King’s last season at Coffeyville, and the Gamecocks got a chance to know him while recruiting King. He visited USC in March and it was thought he might commit then, but the Gamecocks did not offer at that time.

Last season Montac had 17 tackles with one interception and three passes broken up.

This story was originally published July 20, 2016 at 9:07 AM with the headline "JUCO corner could join USC in time for 2016 season."