VIDEO: Reacting to Dakereon Joyner's return to South Carolina
South Carolina wide receiver Dakereon Joyner announced on Sunday that he would use his final year of eligibility in 2023 with the Gamecocks.
It’s a move that Joyner went in-depth with Gamecock Central about in an interview that was sponsored by Garnet Trust.
In the video below, Gamecock Central reacts to the news of Joyner’s return and discusses the impact it will have on the Gamecocks next season.
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Dakereon Joyner returning to South Carolina in 2023
Dakereon Joyner will play a final season in 2023 for the South Carolina Gamecocks, he told GamecockCentral.com on Sunday.
“God blessed me with another year. If God blessed me with it, why not use it?” Joyner said in an interview sponsored by Garnet Trust. “It won’t do anything but benefit me personally, help accomplish things as a team as well.”
A fan favorite among Gamecocks, Joyner just completed his fifth year in the program. He has put down roots in the Columbia area, another reason that he wants to utilize his last year on the field.
Said Joyner: “It really comes down to my family as well. My girl’s here, my baby’s going to be due in March. I have a house here. I’m comfortable here, I’m stable here. I just want to be as present as possible for my daughter when she comes in March. It’s a very important time.”
Joyner said that he has spoken with head coach Shane Beamer as well as strength and conditioning head Luke Day about his choice.
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“Coach (Beamer) wants me here. Everybody wants me here from a leader standpoint and athletic standpoint, being able to do a bunch of different things,” Joyner explained. “(We) just talked about me being utilized more for sure next year. I’ve just got to do my part and stay healthy and make sure I’m available for my teammates.”
The former Fort Dorchester high school standout has spent time at quarterback and wide receiver, in addition to work on special teams, during his career at South Carolina.
He started at quarterback in USC’s Duke’s Mayo Bowl win against UNC in 2021 and walked away with bowl MVP honors.
This season, Joyner was not able to fully capitalize on the momentum created after that performance. He’s looking forward to doing so in his sixth year.
