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Dylan Stewart NIL: Why South Carolina freshman EDGE agreed to new deal before Citrus Bowl
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer talks after win vs Clemson
Hear what South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer said after the Gamecocks beat Clemson in Week 14 in the annual Palmetto Bowl.
As Shane Beamer and No. 14 South Carolina were preparing for their Citrus Bowl game vs. No. 20 Illinois, the Gamecocks made a big offseason splash by landing former Ohio State five-star quarterback Air Noland on Dec. 23.
But that wasn’t the only splash Beamer and Co. made this offseason: They also retained star freshman defensive edge Dylan Stewart, keeping him from entering the transfer portal.
In a time where name, image and likeness (NIL) is at the forefront of player transactions — either in high school or the transfer portal — South Carolina and Stewart’s representatives had to do some in-season renegotiations to ensure his roster spot didn’t open up heading into 2025.
Stewart has been an impact player on South Carolina’s defense from Week 1. In 12 games this season, Stewart has recorded 9.5 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, four quarterback hurries and three forced fumbles.
He was named to the SEC All-Freshman team and was a finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, which is given out annually to the top freshman college football player in the country by the Maxwell Football Club.
Here’s what you need to know about Stewart’s NIL situation as the 6-foot-6 defensive edge and the Gamecocks take on Illinois in the Citrus Bowl on Tuesday:
Dylan Stewart-South Carolina NIL situation
It was first reported by The State in November that Stewart and South Carolina’s NIL collective, The Garnet Trust, were working towards a new NIL agreement to keep the star freshman defensive edge in Columbia with the Gamecocks.
At the time both parties began negotiations, the NCAA transfer portal was not open yet.
Both parties came to an agreement on Tuesday, Dec. 10, two days after South Carolina learned it missed out on making the College Football Playoff and a day after the opening of the fall transfer portal window.
According to On3’s Pete Nakos, the deal is a one-year “contract” and Stewart is expected to receive between $1 million and $1.5 million in NIL compensation. Stewart has since signed with the Garnet Trust, the official NIL collective of the Gamecocks.
What is Dylan Stewart NIL value?
According to On3, Stewart’s NIL valuation is $1.6 million.
Dylan Stewart stats
Stewart ranks second on South Carolina for sacks at six ½, placing him only behind Kyle Kennard. His 6.5-sack mark ranks third among all FBS freshman and is 1.5 shy of tying Jadeveon Clowney for the South Carolina freshman sack record.
Here’s a full breakdown of Stewart’s stats this season at South Carolina:
- Tackles: 20
- Tackles for loss: 9.5
- Sacks: 6.5
- Forced fumbles: 3
- Passes defensed: 1
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M baseball added left-handed pitcher, Logan Prisco, out of South Carolina through the transfer portal on Friday night.
Prisco worked as a relief pitcher for the Gamecocks this past season, appearing in 20 games. He posted a 3.45 ERA while tallying 34 strikeouts.
Prisco is the fifth pitcher the Aggies have picked up in the offseason along with Caleb Kimble (Houston), Johnny Nuanez (Wichita State), Jase Evangelista (UNLV) and Wade Cooper (Texas State). Prisco is the eighth overall player added to the Aggies roster this offseason.
Prisco will have two seasons of eligibility once he is in College Station.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
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