WR DJ Huggins commits to South Carolina over Alabama and Georgia

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DJ Huggins has committed to Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks. The talented wide receiver out of Kennesaw (Ga.) Harrison was back in Columbia earlier this month, and that sealed the deal.

“South Carolina has been so consistent,” Huggins told Rivals. “From the beginning, they have reached out a lot, they have been consistent and they recruited me the hardest.

“The relationship was the biggest factor in my decision. They truly want me there. It is just different with South Carolina. When I left that practice on April 11, I knew it. I just felt it. I can wholeheartedly see myself there. South Carolina just felt right.”

Huggins visited multiple times this spring, and he loved the energy.

“The atmosphere was crazy… The energy was really high. When I was there for practice, there was a lot of competition. I saw the players compete and the coaches coach. It showed me a lot when I was there for the last spring practice.”

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The staff made a big impact in Huggins’ decision

Mike Furrey, South Carolina’s wide receiver coach, was a big factor. The two have built a strong relationship.

“When I was there this spring, being able to spend time with Coach Furrey, eat dinner with him and his wife was great. I like how he coaches and how he teaches his players. He is big on relationships too.”