Shaq Wilson

Shaq Wilson, who has been part of the Gamecock football program for 10 years, returns to his alma mater as a defensive analyst after spending the past three years at Tennessee, working as an assistant director of football sports performance.

Wilson had previously held off-field roles for five seasons with the Gamecocks. Following his playing career, he worked as a graduate assistant in 2013 before moving into a full-time role as the quality control coordinator for the defense in 2014. He later held the titles of assistant director for recruiting (2016), then as assistant director of football player personnel (2017).

Originally from Jacksonville, Fla., Wilson is a 2012 South Carolina graduate who earned a degree in African-American/Black Studies. He was a four-year letterwinner as a linebacker (2008-09, 2011-12) for the Gamecocks and served as a team captain as a senior.