Dakereon Joyner may have been one of the nation’s highest-ranked quarterbacks coming out of Fort Dorchester High School in the 2018 recruiting cycle but it appears after giving it a go under center for a few seasons in Columbia, South Carolina is moving the talented athlete to the receiver position in Mike Bobo’s offense.

After appearing in the Elite 11 Finals during his high school career, Joyner signed with the Gamecocks after being ranked as the No. 9 dual-threat quarterback prospect in the nation for the 2018 recruiting cycle. During his first two seasons in Columbia, playing in a reserve role, Joyner has completed 17 of 30 passes for 169 yards. He has yet to throw a touchdown or an interception in college. In addition to his passing production, Joyner has 131 rushing yards on 32 attempts and a touchdown along with six catches for 46 yards.

Heading into his first camp under offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, South Carolina has updated Joyner’s official bio on the team page:

“Versatile performer who is expected to focus full-time on the wide receiver position this spring after working at both quarterback and wide receiver last fall… talented with the ball in his hands.”

This news comes after the Gamecocks added Colorado State graduate transfer quarterback Collin Hill, who played for Bobo at CSU, this offseason in addition to signing touted high school quarterback Luke Doty. Ryan Hilinski also returns for his sophomore season for the Gamecocks.

Upon his arrival in Columbia, Bobo was asked to share his thoughts on Joyner during his introductory press conference. Based on what the offensive coordinator had to say, this is a move Joyner will embrace if it helps South Carolina next season.

“He’s a guy that wants to do whatever he can to help this football team,” Bobo said. “Those were the first words out of his mouth, not ‘I need to play quarterback or I need to do this.’ He said, ‘Coach, I want to help this football team. I want to do whatever it takes to help this team be successful.’ I love the look in that kid’s eye. I’m excited to see him in offseason conditioning and when we get into spring ball.”

Transitioning Joyner to the receiver position isn’t a new idea, in fact, ESPN recruiting and college football analyst Tom Luginbill has been calling for this move for nearly two years in order to maximize the talents of Joyner. Luginbill has even compared Joyner to former Florida All-SEC standout Percy Harvin.

If Joyner really does have the talent to develop into an All-SEC skill player, while the decision to move from quarterback may be tough for the young Gamecock, it will prove to be the right decision by the time he’s eligible to make the jump to the NFL.