Matthew Fuller returns to South Carolina football for 2025 season, inks deal with Garnet Trust
It’s official: South Carolina Gamecocks fans will see Matthew Fuller suiting up in the Garnet and Black in 2025.
Fuller has signed a name, image, and likeness (NIL) contract with Garnet Trust, it was announced on Friday morning.
That means that Shane Beamer will keep one of the team’s up-and-coming running backs in Columbia for his redshirt freshman season.
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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.
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Fuller spent most of this past season behind other running backs on the depth chart, but he got the opportunity to showcase his skills in South Carolina’s 50-7 win over Akron on Sept. 21. He appeared on two fourth-quarter drives, gaining 25 rushing yards on eight carries. Fuller played 12 snaps overall in the contest.
He also saw one snap of playing time on special teams against Ole Miss on Oct. 5.
Matthew Fuller South Carolina Bio
True freshman running back who joined the squad in the summer… displayed athletic ability with a natural running style and production in high school.
High School
Graduated from Wayne County in Jesup, Ga. in 2024… played running back and outside linebacker… led the Yellow Jackets to a 7-4 mark in 2023… finished his senior campaign with 256 carries for 2,086 yards (8.1 ypc) and 27 touchdowns on 256 carries… logged 45 tackles on defense… coached by Jaybo Shaw… Wayne County went 10-3 during his junior campaign in 2022… rushed 257 times for 1,757 yards and 22 touchdowns as junior… added 90 tackles with 180 tackles for loss.
Personal
Matthew K. Fuller was born June 23, 2006… is the youngest player on the roster… is a sport and entertainment management major.
