South Carolina players are busy getting ready for the Belk Bowl. Deebo Samuel, however, spent his Thursday in Greenville, S.C. helping the police department hand out 50 bikes to kids for the holidays.

With Samuel not playing in the bowl game, he said it’s his first time getting to spend the holiday season with his family instead of bowl prep in Columbia. His hometown is Inman, S.C., not far from Greenville.

In the TV clip below, Samuel also shares he’ll begin his NFL training on Jan. 2. Samuel, who has a history of injuries, opted to not play in the bowl game.

Caught up with former #Gamecocks WR Deebo Samuel in Greenville today. Samuel, along with the @GvlPD gave away 50 bikes to kids for the holidays. Asked him about that, his time at USC, & what happens now moving forward with his preparation for the NFL. @foxcarolinanews pic.twitter.com/vtkGK1lwZ7

— Aaron Cheslock (@AaronCheslock) December 14, 2018

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