South Carolina defensive back Devonni Reed (3) gestures to fans in celebration after the team’s win over Kentucky in an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
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South Carolina defensive back Devonni Reed announced Tuesday his plans to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.
“After much consideration and prayer I am formally announcing that I will be declaring for the 2023 NFL draft,” Reed wrote on an Instagram post.
Reed transferred to USC from Central Michigan this season. He started seven games at safety, recorded 39 tackles and one pass deflection for South Carolina.
Reed joins defensive backs Cam Smith and Darius Rush, as well as D-lineman Zacch Pickens, as the other Gamecocks who will enter the draft. Offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn said on Tuesday that he will “most likely” declare as well.
It wasn’t immediately known if Reed will play in the Gator Bowl or not. He was practicing with the Gamecocks on Thursday at the portion of workouts that was open to reporters, but he has also battled injuries this season.
Smith, Rush and Pickens won’t play in the bowl game.
This story was originally published December 20, 2022 5:12 PM.
Jeremiah Holloway covers South Carolina women’s basketball and football for The State. A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, he is from Greensboro, N.C. and an avid basketball fan. Holloway joined The State in August 2022.