USC football coach Shane Beamer added another transfer and another tight end to his collection of talent for the 2023 season in TE Trey Knox (6-5 245) from the University of Arkansas and Murfreesboro, TN. Knox made an official visit to USC last weekend and he announced his commitment to the Gamecocks Tuesday afternoon.
Knox has ties to USC thru receivers coach Justin Stepp and offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. Both were with him during his time at Arkansas, and he when he entered the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this month, USC was thought of as a likely destination.
Knox was a highly regarded receiver coming out of high school who grew into a tight end with the Razorbacks. He played in 45 games over 4 seasons in Fayetteville, starting 29, and totaled 81 catches for 892 yards and 9 touchdowns. His career long reception is 49 yards and that came during his freshman season.
Knox only played against the Gamecocks once in his career, and that was this season. He caught 1 pass for 5 yards in the win over the Gamecocks in Fayetteville. His best game of the season was the opener against Cincinnati when he caught 6 passes for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Knox drew interest from Clemson during his high school career and was offered by the Tigers in September of 2017.
USC might get more good news tonight. DT Elijah Davis of Wagner-Salley and East Mississippi JC is set to announce his commitment at 8:00 PM tonight, and the Gamecocks are expected to get the nod over Tennessee, Florida, Alabama and others.
Trey Knox Career Receiving Statistics
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | GS | REC | YDS | TD | LONG | REC/G | YPC | YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Arkansas | 11 | 11 | 28 | 385 | 3 | 49 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 35.0 |
| 2020-21 | Arkansas | 10 | 6 | 7 | 70 | 0 | 22 | 0.7 | 10 | 7.0 |
| 2021-22 | Arkansas | 12 | 0 | 20 | 141 | 1 | 16 | 1.7 | 7 | 11.8 |
| 2022-23 | Arkansas | 12 | 12 | 26 | 296 | 5 | 36 | 2.2 | 11.4 | 24.7 |
Gamecocks 2023 commitments
- JUDGE COLLIER CB 6-1 190 LEGION COLLEGIATE
- MONTEQUE RHAMES DE 6-6 240 SUMTER
- ZAVION HARDY DE 6-6 240 MACON, GA
- DESMOND UMEOZULU DE 6-6 240 UPPER MARLBORO, MD
- XZAVIER MCLEOD DT 6-5 324 CAMDEN
- GRAYSON HOWARD LB 6-3 223 JACKSONVILLE
- DONTAVIUS BRASWELL RB 5-11 200 SANDERSVILLE, GA
- MARIO ANDERSON JR. RB 5-11 215 TRANSFER NEWBERRY
- NICK GARGIULO OC 6-5 290 TRANSFER YALE
- TROVON BAUGH OT 6-4 315 ATLANTA
- JATAVIUS SHIVERS OT 6-7 270 VILLA RICA, GA
- MARKEE ANDERSON OT 6-5 280 DORMAN
- ZABHARI SANDY SAF 6-1 204 WASHINGTON, DC
- JALON KILGORE SAF 6-2 196 EATONTON, GA
- CAMERON UPSHAW SAF 6-3 185 PERRY, FL
- VICARI SWAIN SAF 6-0 175 CARROLLTON, GA
- CONNOR COX TE 6-6 227 JACKSONVILLE
- KAMRON SANDLIN TE 6-4 210 ANNISTON, AL
- NICK ELKSNIS TE 6-6 243 TRANSFER FLORIDA
- TREY KNOX TE 6-5 245 TRANSFER ARKANSAS
- KELTON HENDERSON WR 5-11 175 LEHIGH ACRES, FL
- CJ ADAMS WR 6-3 210 MABLETON, GA
- TYSHAWN RUSSELL WR 6-2 185 HARRISBURG, PA
