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Plans to redshirt and hit portal Smith will redshirt the remainder of the 2025 season and enter the transfer portal when it opens, per On3.com.

Impact Smith had two catches for 20 yards through the Gamecocks' first two games this fall, but hasn't recorded a statistic since. The sophomore tight end has elected to call it a season, and redshirt the remainder of the 2025 campaign in order to preserve three years of eligibility moving forward at his next program, wherever that may be. As a true freshman, he caught 10 passes for 106 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Smith is no longer on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Kentucky.

Impact Smith, who missed Week 4 with an undisclosed injury, is off the injury report and available for Saturday's contest. He caught two passes across the first three games of the season so doesn't figure to play a big role against Kentucky.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to play in Week 4 Smith (undisclosed) is doubtful to play against Missouri on Saturday.

Impact Smith has played at least 30 snaps in each of his last two outings, but he's been limited to just one catch for 13 yards. The doubtful tag for this contest suggests it wouldn't be surprising if he sits out the matchup at Missouri on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up heading into opener Head coach Shane Beamer revealed that Smith (undisclosed) was banged up heading into South Carolina's season opener against Virginia Tech, per Kevin Miller of On3.com.

Impact Smith played a small role within the South Carolina passing attack, catching just a single pass for seven yards against the Hokies. The news of his injury prior to the game can be viewed as a good sign for fantasy managers, as it may open the door for a larger role when the 6-foot-6 tight end is healthy. Beamer went on to say he expects Smith to be fine, he just needs to practice. He can be viewed as questionable for Saturday's game against South Carolina State.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs reception for seven yards Smith (undisclosed) logged one reception for seven yards during South Carolina's 24-11 win Sunday against Virginia Tech.

Impact During 2024, Smith logged 10 receptions for 106 yards and one touchdown. The tight end's most recent game indicates that a similar season output is underway. But as one of South Carolina's top TEs, there is both room and possibility for a statistical boost.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out for spring Smith (undisclosed) is out for South Carolina's spring practice, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact The reason for Smith's spring absence is unknown. Fortunately for him, he will have the summer to recover before South Carolina's 2025 season begins with a late-August game against Virginia Tech in Atlanta.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Records 14 snaps Smith (upper body) logged 14 snaps during Saturday's 17-14 victory over Clemson.

Impact Now that Smith is available and with more than a week of rest before South Carolina's next game, he will look to step up in postseason action. The 2024 regular season saw him log nine receptions for 96 yards (10.7 averaged per reception) and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Smith (upper body) is expected to appear in Saturday's game against Clemson, Lou Bezjak of The State Newspaper reports.

Impact Smith, who sat out against Wofford with an upper-body injury, is expected to be available for the Gamecocks on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 freshman has appeared in 10 games this season, logging nine receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffering from upper-body injury Smith has an upper-body injury, David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier reports.

Impact South Carolina's tight end injury report included Smith, whose upper-body problem perhaps limited him in getting multiple receptions Saturday against Missouri. Up next for the Gamecocks is Wofford, and that kind of non-conference game could give room for them to experiment and give Smith a better role, should he be healthy of course.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE