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Gamecocks closing with strong class thanks to four-star UGA WR’s flip

Brad Crawford

By Brad Crawford

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South Carolina’s lack of rangy, oversized targets has been a bit of an anomaly on offense during the Steve Spurrier era.

Outside of Sidney Rice and Alshon Jeffery, the Gamecocks’ passing game has centered on speed and route-running from top playmakers Kenny McKinley, Ace Sanders, Bruce Ellington and now Pharoh Cooper, instead of size and strength.

That’s changing in 2015.

On Wednesday, the Gamecocks landed athletic 6-foot-5 wide receiver Christian Owens, a four-star talent out of Griffin, Ga., who was originally a Georgia commit.

Reeling in Owens strengthens a 27-member class ranked in the Top 10 nationally.

Early reports suggested Owens’ decision wasn’t official, but he has since confirmed he will enroll early with the Gamecocks.

Rice, Jason Barnes, D.L. Moore, Tori Gurley, Alshon Jeffery, and current junior K.J. Brent are the only other impact pass-catchers 6-3 or taller the Gamecocks have had who didn’t play primarily at tight end during Spurrier’s tenure.

First reported by 247Sports, Owens released this statement through his coach on his decision:

“During these past two years, I have worked tirelessly both on and off the field to represent my school, my family, and the University of Georgia as a solidly committed recruit. However, after prayerful consideration and informational discussions with my family, my coaches, my principal, and the University of Georgia, I am excited to announce that I have chosen to attend the University of South Carolina in January of 2015. I would like to express my appreciation to the University of Georgia for their original scholarship offer, as well as to the many UGA fans that have communicated with me over the past 2 years. I also would like to express my gratitude to Coach Steve Spurrier and his staff for welcoming me with open arms. May God bless you all. Go Gamecocks!”

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