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South Carolina Faces Surprise Departure from EDGE Defender During Spring Practice

The South Carolina football program was caught off guard on Thursday when news broke during its seventh spring practice that edge rusher Wendell Gregory intends to leave the team. The report came from On3 Sports’ Hayes Fawcett, with Gregory responding simply, “God’s timing.”

The announcement came as a surprise, considering the transfer portal doesn’t officially open until April 16, and the Gamecocks still have multiple spring practices ahead — including the Garnet & Black Spring Game on April 18. Gregory could’ve waited until the end of the spring schedule, but he chose to share his decision early.

Gregory, a former four-star recruit from Georgia, saw limited action in his freshman season, appearing in just two games. Initially a high school linebacker, he transitioned to an edge rusher role after joining South Carolina.

Despite his departure, the Gamecocks’ depth at the position remains solid. Though Kyle Kennard is no longer on the roster, South Carolina retains key players like sophomore Dylan Stewart and experienced upperclassmen Bryan Thomas Jr., Desmond Umeozulu, and Jatius Geer.