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Vicari Swain returning to South Carolina in 2026

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South Carolina defensive back and punt returner Vicari Swain is locked in to return to South Carolina for the 2026 season, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.

The 6-foot-1, 183-pounder was named following the 2025 season as a third-team All-SEC selection as a return specialist. He returned a total of 19 punts throughout the course of the year, returning three of them for touchdowns.

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Playing in all 12 games, Swain also contributed in a significant way at cornerback, totaling 28 tackles, a tackle for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble on the season

The 6-foot-1, 183-pounder has spent three total seasons in Columbia. As a recruit out of Central High in Carrollton, Georgia, he was ranked as the No. 204 prospect nationally and the fifth-best prospect in the country in the athlete category, per the Rivals Industry Ranking.

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