South Carolina Picks Up Commitment From a Top Long Snapper Prospect

South Carolina isn't done with its 2026 class just yet as they are continuing to build along the special teams unit. The Gamecock's picked up a commitment from Matthew Oh from Buford high school. Oh is a top three ranked long snapper in the country per Kohl's Kicking.

Though not talked about enough, long snappers are an important part of the special teams success and South Carolina may just have solidified that position for years to come. Kohl's Kicking routinely ranks the top special teamers in the country and Oh is no different. The recruiting website has high praise for Oh's ability at the next level.

"Ball for ball, Oh is one of the best high school snappers I have seen come through Kohl’s Snapping Camps. It was on full display during the 2025 Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp. Oh rips the ball with tight rotation and pinpoint accuracy. He finished the charting phase with a .67 second average snap time and put 16 of his 19 scoring long snaps through the target. Oh followed his phenomenal charting sessions by winning the final snapping competition and earning a spot in the Under Armour All-America game. Oh has worked exceptionally hard and developed himself into one of the best in America. When the lights are brightest and the pressure is on, he thrives."

Should he sign with the team, Oh will come in and compete right away with Kyle Farrow and Gunnar Yocum.

Roster Recap

BREAKING: Buford (Ga.) class of 2026 long snapper Matthew Oh has committed to South Carolina after visiting over the weekend. Oh is ranked by Kohl's Kicking as the No. 3 long snapper in the country.

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Head coach Shane Beamer completed overhauled his roster for next season. Starting off with the high school ranks, Beamer was able to add several players who have big upside.

Five-Star IOL Darius Gray
Four-Star DB J'Zavien Currence
Four-Star EDGE Julian Walker
Four-Star DL Aiden Harris
Four-Star DL Noah Clark
Four-Star DB Kosci Barnes
Four-Star QB Landon Duckworth
Four-Star OT Zyon Guiles
Four-Star ATH Sequel Patterson
Three-Star LB Andrew Harris
Three-Star S Triston Lewis
Three-Star EDGE Keenan Britt
Three-Star DB KJ Johnson
Three-Star IOL Anthony Baxter
Three-Star WR Caden Ramsey
WR Stone Furrey
LS Matthew Oh

In the transfer portal, the Gamecocks were able to sign impact players at their biggest needs.

Four-Star OT Jacarrius Peak
Four-Star DL Tomiwa Durojaiye
Three-Star RB Jabree Coleman
Three-Star RB Christian Clark
Three-Star QB Lucian Anderson III
Three-Star EDGE Caleb Herring
Three-Star OL Emmanuel Poku
Three-Star DL Kelby Collins
Three-Star DL Drew Collins
Three-Star DB Quay'Sheed Scott
Three-Star DL Jordan Thomas
Three-Star WR Nitro Tuggle
Three-Star WR Charly Mullaly
Three-Star OT Seth Smith
Three-Star RB Sam Dixon
Three-Star IOL Dayne Arnett
Three-Star WR Jayden Gibson
Three-Star WR DJ Black
Three-Star IOL Hank Purvis
Three-Star IOL Carter Miller
Three-Star IOL Ebubedike Nnabugwu
Three-Star TE Max Drag
Three-Star OT Armando Nieves
K Upton Bellanfant
LS Emmett Rhoades

The team hopes to be back in playoff contention next season. The moves made this offseason could go a long way in making that a reality.

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