COLUMBIA, S.C. — Spring Valley quarterback DQ Smith committed to South Carolina in December but on the first day of the National Signing Day period in February saw him put pen to paper for the Gamecocks.
The former News19 Player of the Week was a dynamic playmaker for the Vikings. He was getting interest from colleges as a quarterback but South Carolina from the beginning made it clear that they wanted him in the secondary.
After seemingly headed for a college career behind center, Smith ultimately decided to stay home and play for the Gamecocks. He signed Wednesday on the first day of the February National Signing Day periodand he did soas a blueshirt which means he will not enroll at South Carolina until August and will count against the class of 2023.