David Bucey

Hard-hitting second-year defensive back who made his presence felt on special teams as a true freshman in 2024… figures to see an expanded role in 2025.

2024 (Freshman)
First-year defensive back who graduated high school in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January… went through his first spring drills with the squad working at safety… played in all 13 games… credited with four tackles on the season, getting stops against Kentucky, LSU, Alabama and Oklahoma… also forced a fumble at Alabama… logged a tackle, forced a fumble and had a pass breakup at Oklahoma.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Savannah (Ga.) Christian Prep in December 2023… was a two-way player, working at both linebacker and wide receiver… expected to play safety at the collegiate level… led the Raiders to 12-3 mark and a spot in the 3A state championship game for the first time since 2011 as a senior… logged 111 tackles including 17.0 for loss and with a pair of sacks, an interception and eight passes defended… caught 52 passes for 769 yards and six touchdowns… coached by Baker Woodward… named the 2022 Georgia 3-AAA Athlete of the Year after helping his squad reach the quarterfinals of Peach State’s playoffs… totaled 100 tackles including 18 for loss with four sacks and five interceptions on defense… added 747 yards and nine touchdowns as a receiver on offense… also played lacrosse.

PERSONAL
David Bucey was born June 11, 2006… is an environmental studies major.