Recruiting

Sep 27, 2014; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks mascot "Cocky" dances in the end zone during the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Missouri wins in the final minutes 21-20 over South Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

This summer has been kind to Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks from a recruiting standpoint. While the focus remains on building a strong 2027 class, Beamer also has his eyes on the future by landing 2028 wide receiver Jhamari Cain.

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USC head coach Shane Beamer didn't announce any new signees on Wednesday.

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The hot recruiting streak continues for the Gamecocks after picking up yet another four-star to add to the 2028 class.

Oct 17, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks interim head coach Shawn Elliott before the game between Vanderbilt and South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina lands it's third blue chip prospect in as many days. Four-star OL Nate Carson chooses South Carolina over Georgia, Clemson, and Colorado.

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts during a media press conference Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. Friday the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on host South Carolina Gamecocks in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Players also met with teens and children battling a life-threatening illness, associated with the local wish-granting organization, \"Dreams Come True.\"

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South Carolina adds another high profile player to the 2027 class on Thursday by way of four-star safety Davion Jones.

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a score during the first quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

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Five-star defensive back Joshua Dobson chooses the Gamecocks over Texas A&M and Michigan.

Sep 27, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer directs his team against the Kentucky Wildcats in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina stays hot on the recruiting trail with their fourth addition to the class of the week. Three-star linebacker Jackson Ross announces his commitmen

Nov 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer leads his team onto the field before their game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Four-star defensive back Kelvin Millington is the latest recruit to join South Carolina's class this week. The Gamecocks have seen their recruiting rankings soar after landing multiple key pieces in the last two weeks.

The South Carolina 2025 Baseball Season isn't off to an ideal start.

Kevin Schnall and the Gamecocks land a commitment from former Georgia Bulldog Jordan Stephens. Stephens will have two more years of eligibility left.

Nov 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer holds a football and reacts on the field before the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks pick up their second commit of the day by way of four-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis out of Richmond, Virginia.

Ridge View High School offensive tackle James Ross commits to Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks on Tuesday. Beamer and his staff land a valued recruit in their own back yard.

West Nassau's Clayton Lee throws in the boys discus during the FHSAA District 3-2A high school track and field meet in Jacksonville, Florida, on April 16, 2026. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]

2027 three-star offensive tackle Clayton Lee chose South Carolina over Virginia Tech, UCF, and NC State.

Jun 15, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers third baseman Walker Mitchell (5) throws to first against the Oregon State Beavers during the fourth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Kevin Schnall wastes no time trying to rebuild the Gamecocks roster after picking up a wave of new commits from his old school in the transfer portal.

Coastal Carolina Chanticleer's Hayden Johnson (18) pitches against Auburr during game two of the NCAA Baseball Super Regonal at Plainsman Park in Auburn, Ala., on Friday June 6, 2025.

Following the news of Kevin Schnall expected to be named the next Gamecocks head coach, the program adds one of his former players in Hayden Johnson.

Nov 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a play against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Gaither is the second quarterback commit of the class for Shane Beamer. The class now sits in the top forty in the country.

Sep 27, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer leads his team onto the field during the Gamecocks 2001 entrance before their game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina welcomed several recruits over the weekend. Here's a quick look at some of those who made the trip to Columbia, as well as a look at the two commitments the staff received.

Nov 22, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers running back Jalen John (21) is brought down by South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Kelvin Hunter (21) and linebacker Jaron Willis (14) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina is among the top six schools for four-star linebacker AJ Randle. Will he choose the Gamecocks over a host of suitors?

2027 defensive lineman Seth Tillman releases a top five that includes the South Carolina Gamecocks along with Clemson, Georgia, Michigan, and Kentucky.

Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Lex Cyrus (0) and teammates celebrate a fumble recovery from the Alabama Crimson Tide on a punt in the fourth quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina lands among the top five schools for one of the nation's best safety prospects in this class. The Gamecocks will face a recruiting battle with Georgia, Indiana, LSU, and Auburn.

Woodruff Wolverines Aiden Gibson (32) reacts after getting a first down Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 during the SCHSL football game against the Woodmont Wildcats at Woodmont High School in Piedmont, South Carolina.

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2027 running back Aiden Gibson announces his commitment to the Nittany Lions on Tuesday. He chose Penn State over South Carolina, Rutgers, North Carolina, and Louisville.

Nov 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer walks into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium prior to the game against the Mississippi Rebels. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

South Carolina gets good news on Tuesday following the commitment of four-star athlete Javien Robinson out of McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

Nov 15, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer walks on the sideline before the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Javien Robinson is down to his top three schools, which includes the South Carolina Gamecocks. Robinson is set to commit on May 12.

Recruiting stays hot in Columbia as the Gamecocks add another important piece to its 2027 class. IOL Jaxson Elston announces his commitment to South Carolina on Mother's Day.

Former NFL wide receiver Jaelen Strong (left) watches Tolleson's Judah Lancaster during a private practice at Tolleson Union High School on June 16, 2023, in Tolleson.

Judah Lancaster is the latest commit to the Gamecocks during what was a big recruiting week last week. Here's a quick recap of who committed to South Carolina and who the Gamecocks are targeting as summer recruiting heats up.

South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer smiles with a side judge after South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) ran for a touchdown against Louisiana State University during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. Saturday, September 14, 2024.

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The South Carolina Gamecocks have added another player to their 2027 recruiting class, this time in the form of tight end Judah Lancaster.

South Carolina recruiting is heating up with yet another addition to the list of commits on Thursday night. Three-Star WR DJ Huggins commits to the Gamecocks.

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Where Does South Carolina's 2028 Class Stand After Landing Wide Receiver Jhamari Cain

Where Does South Carolina's 2028 Class Stand After Landing Wide Receiver Jhamari Cain

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South Carolina Adds to Its 2028 Class By Landing Four-Star Wide Receiver Joseph Gibbs

Four-star Offensive Lineman Nate Carson Commits to South Carolina Over Georgia and Others

South Carolina Stays Hot on the Recruiting Trail by Landing Four-Star Safety Davion Jones

South Carolina Shakes the Recruiting World Up After Landing Five-Star DB Joshua Dobson

2027 Three-Star LB Jackson Ross Commits to South Carolina

South Carolina Recruiting Stays Hot With the Commitment of Four-Star DB Kelvin Millington

South Carolina Baseball Lands Transfer Pitcher From SEC Rival

Huguenot Four-Star WR Iveon Lewis Commits to South Carolina

Local Columbia Offensive Tackle James Ross Commits to South Carolina

South Carolina Football Recruiting: Gamecocks Earn Commitment From Three-Star OT Clayton Lee

Several Former Chanticleers Commit to South Carolina Baseball Out of the Transfer Portal

South Carolina Adds Former Coastal Carolina LHP Hayden Johnson in the Transfer Portal

South Carolina Picks Up Commitment From 2027 QB Luke Gaither

Looking at South Carolina's "Cocky Palooza" Recruiting Event Over the Weekend

Four-Star LB AJ Randle Sets Commitment Date; Will He Choose the Gamecocks?

Four-Star Defensive Lineman Seth Tillman Names South Carolina Among Top Five Teams

Four-Star Safety Davion Jones Lists the South Carolina Gamecocks Among Top Five Schools

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Four-Star Running Back Aiden Gibson Chooses Penn State Over South Carolina and Others

South Carolina Lands 2027 Four-Star Athlete Javien Robinson Over Rutgers and Syracuse

2027 Four-Star WR Javien Robinson Lists South Carolina Among Top Three Finalists

2027 IOL Jaxson Elston Commits to South Carolina on Mother's Day

ICYMI: South Carolina Adds Several 2027 Targets During Huge Recruiting Week

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South Carolina Gamecocks Earn Commitment From Tight End 2027 Judah Lancaster

South Carolina Picks Up Commitment From 2027 Three-Star Wide Receiver