Transfer portal offensive lineman commits to Shane Beamer, USC football

On Thursday, Nolan Hay, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive tackle from Incarnate Word, announced he was committing to South Carolina. Hay comes to the Gamecocks with one season of eligibility remaining. He is the fourth transfer portal pickup for South Carolina this spring, but the first on offense. After playing his high school ball in Katy, Texas, Hay committed Houston Christian and played there for two years before transferring to FCS Incarnate Word, a private school in San Antonio. Per Pro Football Focus, Hay played over 1,000 snaps last year for Incarnate Word, the majority of which came at right tackle. The site gave him stellar grades in pass blocking. He joins a South Carolina squad that has returning starters at both left tackle (Josiah Thompson) and right tackle (Cason Henry), but Hay also played a few snaps at right guard last year, so he could compete at a variety of positions. South Carolina spring transfer portal additions Edge Demon Clowney (Louisville) Edge George Wilson (Campbell) DL Troy Pikes (Georgia Southern) OL Nolan Hay (Incarnate Word) USC’s 2025 spring transfer portal departures LB Wendell Gregory (Oklahoma State) CB Emory Floyd (App State) OL Kam Pringle (Syracuse) QB Dante Reno OL Jakai Moore LB Ronnie Porter (App State)

In a significant development for the USC football program, offensive lineman [Player’s Name] has committed to join the Trojans’ roster, reaffirming Shane Beamer’s rising prominence as a recruiter and program builder. This transfer portal addition not only bolsters USC’s offensive line depth but also signals the program’s intent to compete at a high level in the Pac-12 and beyond.

[Player’s Name], a talented offensive lineman from [Previous School/Institution], entered the transfer portal seeking a program where he could develop further and contribute immediately. Standing at [height], weighing approximately [weight], and possessing a combination of athleticism, strength, and technique, he has shown the ability to excel in pass protection and run blocking. His film highlights quick feet, good awareness, and a relentless motor—traits that align perfectly with USC’s offensive scheme.