Countdown to kickoff: 50 days
GamecockCentral.com begins its official countdown to kickoff, which will feature player profiles, videos, facts and more to get you ready for the start of the Will Muschamp era.
Current No. 50: Freshman DE Griffin Gentry
A freshman defensive lineman from Homewood High in Birmingham, Ala., Griffin Gentry chose South Carolina over offers from Troy, Louisiana-Lafayette and Middle Tennessee State during the transition from the Steve Spurrier era to the Will Muschamp era while Shawn Elliott was interim head coach.
Muschamp has described the 6-foot-2, 246-pounder as a high motor player and early reports from the summer weight program have been positive about Griffin's strength. Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com, Griffin earned a spot on the Alabama Class 6A first-team all-state squad as a senior.
Famous 50: OL A.J. Cann (2010-14)
A former Rivals.com four-star prospect, who now plays for the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, Cann was one of South Carolina's best offensive linemen of the Spurrier era.
A four-year starter at left guard, Cann made 51 starts, the second-most in school history behind only T.J. Johnson (53), before being drafted in the third round (No. 67 overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft. As good as the 6-foot-4, 311-pounder was physically, he was also well known for his leadership ability and for his great attitude both on and off the field.
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