Rod Talley

* 2015 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll

Former walk-on who earned a scholarship prior to the start of the 2015 campaign… junior who will compete for playing time at running back and also could be a factor again on special teams.

2015: Former walk-on who went on scholarship as he became eligible for the first time at South Carolina following a transfer from Gardner-Webb… played extensively on special teams, earning his first letter… rushed twice for 11 yards… had a 10-yard carry at Georgia and a 1-yard run against Florida… also credited with a pair of tackles… named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2014: Enrolled at Carolina in January and joined the squad just prior to the start of spring ball… was not eligible due to NCAA transfer rules… took a redshirt season.

2013: Was a scholarship player on the 7-5 Gardner-Webb football squad… played in eight games, was second on the team in rushing… carried 40 times for 276 yards (6.9 per carry) and three touchdowns as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Laurens (S.C.) High School in 2013… coached by Greg Lawson… named 2012 Laurens County Player of the Year in 2012… a two-time, first-team All-County selection… earned All-Region honors in 2012… rushed for 3,120 yards and 30 touchdowns in his final two seasons… carried 261 times for 1,530 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior… helped lead Raiders to an 8-4 overall record and the state playoffs… ran for 332 yards and two touchdowns on 35 carries vs. Woodruff (S.C.) High… had scoring runs of 62 and 94 yards in that game… named WSPA Player of the Week for his efforts… rushed for 1,590 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior… earned All-County honors in 2011.

PERSONAL: Rodrick Xavier Talley was born July 3, 1995… is an integrated information technology major.