Once Shane Beamer was hired in Columbia, it was anticipated that the Gamecock football staff would be active in the state of Virginia on the recruiting front.

Last month, Beamer and company issued a scholarship offer to Crewe (Virginia) Nottoway's Tyler Banks.

The talented two-way standout broke down his interest in the South Carolina program, what he's looking for in a school, and more in this interview with GamecockCentral.com.