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Nyck Harbor emerges as South Carolina's leading wide receiver under Beamer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Nyck Harbor emerges as South Carolina's leading wide receiver under Beamer
Summary

South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor has become a standout player heading into his final season with coach Shane Beamer. Harbor's development has been significant since he joined the program as a five-star recruit, transitioning from tight end and edge rusher to wide receiver. After a successful 2025 season where he led the Gamecocks with 618 receiving yards and six touchdowns, expectations are high for his performance in 2026. Harbor gave up track to focus solely on football, exemplifying his commitment to the sport and potential future NFL prospects.

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  • •Nyck Harbor had 618 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.
  • •He transitioned from tight end to wide receiver during his college career.
  • •Harbor was ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the 2023 recruiting class.
  • •He gave up track to focus on football ahead of his final season.
  • •Harbor is a potential first- or second-day pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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  • 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Nyck Harbor's rise to South Carolina's top WR from Shane Beamer's perspective
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South Carolina football wide receiver Nyck Harbor has one final season with Shane Beamer, who had a front row seat to his growth in college.

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