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Deebo Samuel doing it all for undefeated Gamecocks

South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) picks up yardage against Western Carolina defensive back Marvin Tillman (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) picks up yardage against Western Carolina defensive back Marvin Tillman (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) picks up yardage against Western Carolina defensive back Marvin Tillman (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

By David Paschall 4 min read

I f the 2017 Southeastern Conference football season ended today, the vote for league MVP would be a landslide.

Need an obvious hint?

Deebo.

South Carolina junior receiver Deebo Samuel has scored five touchdowns through his team’s 2-0 start, negating the fact the Gamecocks have been outgained by a combined 322 yards in games against North Carolina State and Missouri. The 6-foot, 215-pounder from Inman, S.C., enters this week’s contest against visiting Kentucky averaging 15.0 yards per rush, 12.8 yards per reception and an eye-popping 97.0 yards per kickoff return.

“When you have a guy like Deebo Samuel, it makes you look good, because he’s going to make guys miss,” South Carolina second-year coach Will Muschamp said during a news conference after last Saturday night’s 31-13 win at Missouri. “He’s a competitive guy, and he’s going to go after it every snap. I’m extremely proud of how he’s playing.