The South Carolina Gamecocks are continuing to be aggressive in the 2026 NCAA Transfer Portal cycle, extending a scholarship offer to Arkansas State edge rusher. The 6-foot-4, 238-pound pass rusher is scheduled to visit Columbia later this week to meet with the coaching staff and evaluate the program firsthand.
Drew Collins
Collins, a redshirt freshman with three years of eligibility remaining, confirmed the offer on Monday and told TheBigSpur’s Hale McGranahan that he plans to make the trip to campus on Thursday. Last season at Arkansas State, he appeared in 12 games, recording six tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks. His combination of size, athleticism, and production has drawn attention from multiple programs during the portal period.
South Carolina’s pursuit of Collins is part of head coach Shane Beamer’s strategy to bolster the defensive front. The Gamecocks have been actively seeking impact players in the portal who can contribute immediately, and Collins’ visit will give the staff an opportunity to assess how he fits within their defensive scheme.
With the transfer window open through mid-January, players like Collins represent a chance to strengthen the roster ahead of spring practice and the 2026 season. His official visit to Columbia this Thursday will be pivotal in determining whether he will ultimately join the Gamecocks, potentially adding another key piece to South Carolina’s defensive corps.
