Missouri transfer EDGE Jaylen Brown commits to South Carolina

Missouri transfer EDGE Jaylen Brown has committed to South Carolina, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. He is one of the top prospects to enter the transfer portal.

Brown appeared in five games this past season as a freshman at Mizzou. He totaled two tackles during that time, and he will have three years of eligibility remaining as he heads to South Carolina.

After entering the portal, Brown came in as the No. 73-ranked player to do so, according to the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings. He’s also the No. 7-ranked EDGE transfer through the first week of the portal window.

BREAKING: Former Missouri EDGE Jaylen Brown has Committed to South Carolina, he tells @on3sports

The 6’6 265 EDGE is ranked as the No. 7 EDGE in the Portal (On3 Industry)https://t.co/fgjuljWL8U pic.twitter.com/mpDG3NSSRd

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 14, 2024

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The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and X account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Brown played high school football at Madison (Ala.) James Clemens, where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 282 overall prospect in the class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Jaylen Brown is the first transfer commitment for South Carolina so far this cycle. The Gamecocks are coming off an impressive regular season, capped by a six-game winning streak to finish 9-3. They just missed out on the College Football Playoff, and are currently getting ready for the Citrus Bowl against Illinois.

South Carolina is also in the mix for Florida transfer EDGE Kelby Collins. He is eyeing a visit to Columbia on Tuesday after he takes a trip to Alabama this weekend, according to On3’s Chad Simmons.

Collins entered the portal last week after spending two seasons with the Gators. He appeared in six games this season and finished the year with six tackles. In his true freshman season in 2023, Collins played in all 12 of the Gators’ games. He finished his debut campaign with 23 tackles, 1.5 tackle-for-loss and sacks, four quarterback hurries, a pass breakup and forced fumble.

For his efforts, he was named a member of the Freshman All-SEC team and The Athletic Freshman All-American Second Team. Coming out of high school, Collins chose Florida over Alabama and Georgia.