Judge Collier locks in return to South Carolina
After starting his career as a true freshman reserve and then moving into a starting cornerback role in 2024, South Carolina rising junior Judge Collier has officially locked in his return for 2025.
The Rock Hill, S.C. native has signed a deal with Garnet Trust, the official South Carolina collective announced on Thursday afternoon.
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The 6-foot-1, 201-pound Collier played in and started all 12 games this regular season, collecting 25 tackles and eight pass breakups.
A three-star signee out of Legion Collegiate Academy, Collier has now played in all 24 games during the last two seasons.
Retention has been a huge focus for the Gamecocks this offseason.
Garnet Trust announced on Christmas Eve that it’s signed a new deal with SEC Freshman of the Year quarterback LaNorris Sellers after previously inking an agreement with On3 National Freshman of the Year Dylan Stewart.
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“Kudos to our fanbase, kudos to our administration, kudos to the Garnet Trust for all they’ve done to be able to help us and our guys out in so many ways,” Beamer said of South Carolina’s efforts in player retention last year. “This program is about relationships, honesty, and trust and having conversations with guys, and building relationships throughout the season. Guys have expressed to us that they want to be (here).”
“I think retaining our current roster is the most important thing,” added Darren Uscher, South Carolina football’s Director of Player Personnel and Recruiting, during a recent appearance on GC Live.
Judge Collier Bio from GamecocksOnline
2023 (Freshman)
True freshman defensive back who enrolled in January and went through spring drills… played in all 12 games making two starts at corner… got the starting nod against Texas A&M and Kentucky… credited with 10 tackles including nine solo stops… logged three tackles each against Mississippi State and Kentucky… returned a fumble 25 yards in the win over Mississippi State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played slot corner, box linebacker and deep safety at Legion Collegiate Academy in Rock Hill, S.C., graduating in December, 2022… the Lancers were coached by Strait Herron… credited with 26 tackles and three pass breakups as a junior… selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl… also played basketball… considered the 18th-best player in the Palmetto State and the 94th-best “athlete” in the country according to 247Sports Composite… ranked as the 21st-best player in the state and the 116th-best safety in the country by On3 Consensus… ESPN rated him as the 14th-best player in the state and the 87th-ranked “athlete” in the country.
PERSONAL
Judge M. Collier II was born June 23, 2005… is undeclared on his major field of study.
