South Carolina football to get visit from all-conference lineman, per report

South Carolina football is in the mix for a number of big-time blocking talents this transfer portal cycle. On Thursday morning, news surfaced that former Ferris State tackle Dayne Arnett will take a visit to Columbia later on Thursday following the conclusion of a Michigan State visit. Arnett confirmed the news on social media, but 247Sports’ Alan Trieu was the first to report the visit.

Arnett, an all-conference player for the Bulldogs in 2025, has been part of three Division-II championship squads at Ferris State. He redshirted on the 2022 title team but was a starter in 2024 and 2025. In 2024, he blocked for quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who is now the starter for College Football Playoff team Ole Miss.

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Since entering the transfer portal, the Michigan native has earned power conference offers from Michigan State, UCLA, and Iowa State. He also holds a long list of offers from smaller schools at the FCS and Group of 5 levels. Independent UConn has offered, as well.

Arnett stands 6-5 and weighs in at 305 pounds. He is also a good athlete, so much so that he was a high school EDGE player. He was also an accomplished high school wrestler in Michigan. With that, he brings an understanding of leverage and toughness to the offensive line.

The tough-nosed blocker will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Though Arnett comes from a lower level of football, he is a three-star transfer portal prospect. He ranks as the No. 57 interior lineman in the portal this cycle.

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