In May, when the calendar revealed that it was 100 days until South Carolina kicked off the season, I posted a story on GamecockCentral entitled “100 predictions for the 2026 Gamecocks.” Plus, it should be noted that transfer portal defensive tackle Kelby Collins (Alabama) has experience playing both tackle and end. He was brought to Carolina with tackle in mind, but that doesn’t mean he couldn’t see some snaps outside if needed. Competition is goodHead coach Shane Beamer has said for years that competition is one of the key pillars of his South Carolina football program. There is enough juice in this position room to expect a fifth or sixth man to emerge with some type of role.