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Sumter running back accepts a PWO offer from South Carolina

Nathan Harris-Waynick led the Sumter rushing attack this past season, helping his team finish 7-1. The only loss was to Dutch Fork in the 5A Lower State Championship

Credit: WLTX

He was a Gamecock in high school and will be a Gamecock in college.

Sumter running back Nathan Harris-Waynick announced on social media that he has committed to South Carolina. New Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer offered Harris-Waynick a spot on the team as a preferred walk-on.

Go Cocks!! 100% Committed! 10 Million % Blessed!! @CoachSBeamer @GamecockFB pic.twitter.com/aZmxy22lAN
— Nathan Harris-Waynick (@HarrisWaynick) December 22, 2020

This past season, Sumter finished 7-1 and Harris-Waynick was the team's workhorse in the backfield as he rushed for 1,168 yards and 18 touchdowns on 193 carries.

Sumter running back Nathan Harris-Waynick just accepted a preferred walk-on offer from new Gamecock head football coach Shane Beamer.
In 8 games, NHW rushed for 1,168 yards & 18 touchdowns. @HarrisWaynick @SumterFootball @GamecockCentral pic.twitter.com/oW2BLSYlgG
— Reggie Anderson (@ReggieWLTX) December 22, 2020

NHW is listed at 5-10 and 210 pounds and will bring a physical style of running to the Gamecock program. In Sumter's offense, Harris-Waynick scored more than a few touchdowns out of the Wildcat formation.