Newberry TE Jamel Howse (6-4 210) announced a decommitment from the Gamecocks on Sunday night. Howse had Hayes Fawcett of On3 break the news of his move. Howse had been committed to the Gamecocks since October 5th of 2024.
“I feel like Carolina is home. That’s not really going to change. I’ve been thinking for a long time,” Howse said at the time of his commitment.
Howse added that several factors played into his decision.
“The coaches. It’s close to home. The fan base is amazing. That’s what attracted me a lot.”
Some of his other offers at the time of his commitment were Virginia Tech, UCF, Coastal Carolina, Cincinnati, West Virginia, Liberty and USF.
Howse, who was selected for the Shrine Bowl team, is also a standout basketball player for the Bulldogs. His defection leaves the Gamecocks with 15 commitments and one tight end.