A total of 6 players from in-state colleges are on the rosters for the 49ers and Chiefs heading into Sunday and an Upstate native could be a major factor in the game.
Spartanburg's own Deebo Samuel headlines the group of players who starred at Palmetto State schools. The former Chapman High and Gamecock star has gained over 1,200 all purpose yards and has scored 12 total TD's this season for the 49ers.
Clemson has been referred to as "Wide Receiver U" they have three receivers in the game. Ray Ray McCloud is with the 49ers, while Justyn Ross and Cornell Powell are on the Chiefs roster.
Former Gamecock Javon Kinlaw is expected to see time on the defensive front for the 49ers. Former SC State star Javon Hargrove is expected to start at Defensive Tackle for San Francisco.
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