Caleb Kinlaw all set with Gamecocks

Former Goose Creek (S.C.) High standout running back Caleb Kinlaw has been accepted to South Carolina and will move in Saturday to join the football program as a preferred walk-on.

"It's a blessing and a relief," Kinlaw said. "Just getting to this point where I'm able to get back on the field for my home school is a great feeling. I'm very thankful for the opportunity given by Coach (Bobby) Bentley and (Will) Muschamp."

The 5-foot-10, 212-pound Kinlaw is eligible to play right away and has two years to play two.

Kinlaw originally signed with Wisconsin out of high school in 2014 but transferred to Pearl River CC this past summer.

"Coach (Bobby) Bentley and I have started to build a pretty good relationship and I think that was the big reason why I didn't go to Carolina in the first place," Kinlaw said. "After coach (Jay) Graham left, things weren't the same there. With Coach Bentley there, I feel more comfortable coming back home to play."

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"I'm very excited," Kinlaw added. "I know that I have to redeem myself after starting my collegiate career off so injury riddled. Now that I've grown from that, what place better to do that than at home."

Kinlaw rushed for 4,186 yards in his prep career at Goose Creek, including three 1,000-yard seasons. He scored 52 touchdowns in 39 career games. As a senior, Kinlaw rushed for 1,154 yards and 21 touchdowns en route to all-state, all-region and All-Lowcountry honors.

He was selected for the Shrine Bowl after his senior season.