Recruiting

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.

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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?

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

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.

John Archer is congratulated as Seventy-First hosts Northern Nash in the 3A East Regional final on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

South Carolina picks up a big time recruiting win on Wednesday evening as four-star defensive lineman John Archer commits to the Gamecocks.

Penn State football Nittany Lions defensive line coach Deion Barnes watches the Appoquinimink vs. Howard football game at Appoquinimink in Middletown on Sept. 19, 2025. Howard won 46-39.

South Carolina is squarely in the mix for one of the nation's best edge rushers in the 2027 class.

Nov 1, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts during the second quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

South Carolina continues to set up their 2027 recruiting class. Four-star safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey includes the Gamecocks among his top five.

Mar 21, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Duquesne Dukes forward Jakub Necas (7) reacts in the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Lamont Paris adds to his roster for next season with the addition of Jakub Nečas from Duquesne.

Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer reacts to a play against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks pick up their third commitment in the 2027 class with offensive lineman Will Endicott.

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

2027 running back Brayden Tyson releases a top five that includes the Gamecocks among others. The Georgia native is the 23 ranked running back in the class per Rivals.

Mar 30, 2026; Goodyear, AZ, USA; Oliviyah Edwards during the McDonalds All American Jam Fest at Millennium High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Oliviyah Edwards is among the top five players in the 2026 class. She joins what is already a stacked recruiting class for Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks.

Gamecocks are in the mix to land the Rivals' top ranked offensive lineman in the 2027 class.

Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Former Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas announces commitment to Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks earlier this week.

Texas guard Jordan Lee (7) dribbles against UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) at Mortgage Matchup Center during the Women's Final Four in Phoenix on April 3, 2026.

Longhorns transfer guard Jordan Lee chooses the Gamecocks on Thursday.

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

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

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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

Four-Star Defensive Lineman John Archer Commits to South Carolina

2027 Four-Star Edge Lists South Carolina Among Top Five Schools in Recruitment

South Carolina Lands Among Top Five For 2027 Safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey

Duquesne Forward Jakub Nečas Commits to South Carolina Out of the Transfer Portal

2027 Offensive Lineman Will Endicott Commits to the South Carolina Gamecocks Over Others

South Carolina Makes Top Five for 2027 Four Star RB Brayden Tyson

South Carolina Basketball Lands One of the Nation's Premier Recruits in the 2026 Class

South Carolina Makes Top Five for Elite 2027 Offensive Lineman

South Carolina Lands Wisconsin Forward Aleksas Bieliauskas Out of the Transfer Portal

Dawn Staley and South Carolina Land Commitment of Texas Transfer Guard Jordan Lee