Watch: South Carolina surprises DB with scholarship
South Carolina awarded sophomore defensive back Javon Charleston a scholarship after Tuesday’s practice.
Hard work pays off! Congratulations @JayCharleston! pic.twitter.com/6teghAgoNT
— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) August 23, 2017
“That’s for you mom,” Charleston tweeted after the recognition hit social media.
Charleston from Gurnee, Ill., has practiced with the second unit as a safety this preseason. He has also spent time in his USC career as a receiver, with Will Muschamp praising his work ethic.
“Well Deserved!!” Muschamp tweeted Tuesday night.
Congrats @JayCharleston!! Well Deserved!! #SpursUp! pic.twitter.com/rWQUJw10e3
— Will Muschamp (@CoachWMuschamp) August 23, 2017
This story was originally published August 22, 2017 at 10:05 PM with the headline "Watch: South Carolina surprises DB with scholarship."