South Carolina football is dealing with a major shakeup on its offensive line. The Gamecocks have now seen eight scholarship offensive linemen enter the transfer portal in recent months, creating uncertainty for the team’s front five heading into the 2026 season.
Head coach Shane Beamer and his staff have been active in trying to fill the gaps, bringing in six transfer players to bolster the offensive line. Despite these additions, the departures highlight ongoing roster challenges for South Carolina as it looks to maintain stability and depth at a critical position.
The latest player to leave is redshirt sophomore Jatavius Shivers, a 6-foot-6, 325-pound lineman from Georgia. Shivers played sparingly during his time with the Gamecocks, appearing in eight games in 2024—including some snaps as a tight end—and seven games in 2025, totaling 81 snaps according to Pro Football Focus.
Shivers’ exit underscores the broader issues facing South Carolina’s offensive line. The position has seen a significant turnover, and the team will need to integrate the incoming transfers quickly to avoid potential struggles in the upcoming season.
Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how Beamer navigates the offensive line rebuild. With several newcomers joining and multiple departures already affecting depth, South Carolina’s front five will be one of the key storylines to follow heading into the 2026 college football season.