New South Carolina tight ends coach Erik Kimrey said last week that he was confident and hopeful that senior tight end Nick Muse would be back for a final season of eligibility.

On Monday, Kimrey officially got his wish when Muse announced on Twitter that he would be back next season.

Muse and Kimrey had what Kimrey called a great conversation last week.

"He seems like a great guy and I look forward to him coming back and being a great leader on this team," Kimrey said. "We need him."

The 6-foot-4, 250-pound Muse was South Carolina's second-leading receiver this past season behind only wide receiver Shi Smith.

Muse hauled in 30 receptions for 425 yards and a touchdown as a senior this past season but has one final year of eligibility left since this past season didn't count against players' eligibilities.

As a junior in 2019, Muse transferred into the program from William & Mary and caught 17 passes for 158 yards.