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Scores first touchdown of the year Mangrum caught all two targets for 43 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-27 win against Memphis.

Impact Mangrum's first touchdown of the year was a big one, as it put the Pirates ahead with just over a minute remaining in the fourth quarter. The South Carolina transfer hasn't done much so far in his first season with ECU, tallying only 136 yards on eight receptions, but he definitely made his presence felt Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser's late touchdown pass rallies East Carolina to 31-27 victory over Memphis

Katin Houser threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Payton Mangrum with 68 seconds remaining and East Carolina rallied to beat Memphis 31-27

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Finds new home with ECU Mangrum will transfer to East Carolina, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Mangrum spent four years at South Carolina, totaling just six catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. He'll have one season of eligibility remaining with the Pirates.

JANUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Mangrum has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per Hale McGranahan of 247Sports.com.

Impact Mangrum will enter the portal following five seasons with South Carolina. The former walk-on appeared in five games for the Gamecocks in 2024, catching three passes for a scoreless 27 yards. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Mangrum (undisclosed) is not on the injury report anymore and should be available for Saturday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact Mangrum will add another threat to the Gamecocks' receiving corps, but it's unclear if he'll make much of an impact. After all, the senior wideout has just two catches for 11 yards on five targets in the campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Mangrum (undisclosed) is now listed as probable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma, per the SEC availability report.

Impact Mangrum seems to be trending in the right direction for Saturday's game after missing last week with an injury. Even when active, Mangrum hasn't been involved a ton, as he has just two catches for 11 yards on five targets.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Sooners Mangrum is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact Mangrum did not play in last week's game and appears he could be dealing with some type of injury. The senior wide receiver has totaled two receptions for 11 yards across two appearances this season.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mangrum nominated for Burlsworth Trophy University of South Carolina wide receiver Payton Mangrum is one of 81 players nominated from Division I (FBS) schools from across the count...

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mangrum awarded the Jake Panus Walk-On Football Scholarship South Carolina wide receiver Payton Mangrum has been named the second recipient of the Jake Panus Walk-On Football Scholarship.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Shane Beamer on Payton Mangrum: 'He's what's right about college athletics' Just less than a week ago, South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer awarded walk-on wide receiver Payton Mangrum a scholarship.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM