2025 Gamecocks Recruiting Overview
Recruiting has evolved quite a bit in the past few years and I’d argue the South Carolina staff is among the best in finding top talent and schematic fits. From the transfer portal to impact true freshmen, the previous 2024 class absolutely delivered and helped elevate the Gamecocks from no bowl to fringe Playoff team.
That’s how quickly a good recruiting class can help change the Program. From my time at South Carolina, I saw first hand how important consecutive quality classes were and I have no doubt Coach Beamer knows this is an absolute paramount time.
For the 2025 class, I believe there are 4 main areas that Gamecocks coaches are focused on based on what we’ve seen unfold thus far:
- Roster Build from High School Recruiting
- WR, Edge/LB, Safety
- Win In-State
- Sign more top 15 in-state prospects than rivals
- Retain Talent:
- This includes players and coaches
- Mine the Transfer Portal at any position with 2+ players departing from the two-deep
- DT, ILB, RB, IOL
Let’s start with the Transfer Portal. This doesn’t open up for another week, so there are more variables here in terms of who’s even available. Still, there are positions of dire need for the Gamecocks in the portal based on roster attrition and lack of recruits.
- Defensive Tackle: this group loses its entire two-deep, including talented junior TJ Sanders who is leaving early for the NFL. The Gamecocks will likely look to bring in at least 3 DTs and they have a ton to sell to transfer recruits based on this season’s performance at the position.
- Running Back: The Gamecocks lose 2 of their top 3 running backs, including star Rocket Sanders, who proved how much a top-tier back can elevate an offense in crunch-time. Even though there’s confidence in the returning Running Back room, this is another position where I would expect 1 highly productive transfer prospect to be heavily in the fold.
- Linebacker: Similar to running back, the defense will lose its top 3 linebackers who were the unsung heroes of this year's defense. Coaches are excited about Fred “JayR” Johnson but need to land a veteran linebacker here given how hectic the run lanes may be in the early part of the season with new defensive tackles breaking into scheme. Experience proved to be one the key tenets of this year’s LB corps.
- Interior Offensive Line: I believe the coaches will go for 2 interior OL players and if they can get just 1 transfer with the instant impact Torricelli Simpkins had, the OL should be in good shape in 2025. They’ll likely go with 2 or more, including a swing Tackle-Guard, knowing how important quality depth is if we look back at the OL situation in 2023.
This isn’t to say the Coaching Staff won’t be looking at transfer options at other positions. They certainly will but they are just in position to be a bit more selective. I actually think Edge recruiting will be interesting to watch and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Gamecocks have the opportunity to land another game-changer from the transfer portal given the success of Kyle Kennard in 2024.
Switching to the traditional High School Recruiting, the coaches are looking to build serious depth around their current young rising stars. I can’t emphasize enough how important this is for a Program in building an identity and I see 3 positions that stand out here:
- Edge: With Dylan Stewart returning, as well as solid experience from backups, the coaches are looking for recruits to be able to come in and compete as a rotational player in 2025 and develop into a starter opposite Stewart in year two. This will be the cornerstone position of the Gamecocks defense as long as Coach Clayton White is in Columbia. Also worth noting based on development of high school prospects, Outside Linebacker is also lumped in here.
- Current # of Commits: 5
- Safety: This is about finding the next Nick Emmanwori to develop behind or alongside DQ Smith and the other young safeties on roster. When you look at the current commits at the position, this is easy to see and be excited about.
- Current # of Commits: 3
- Wide Receiver: The position is in less-dire need than others with Mazeo Bennett, Nyck Harbor, Jared Brown and Dre Jacobs all eligible to return. Still, the coaches are going to want to hit on another instant impact receiver, like Bennett, and build depth for LaNorris Sellers as he ascends to greatness.
- Current # of Commits: 5
In terms of In-State Recruiting, the Gamecocks are dominant in 2025, following up on a previous strong haul from 2024. Currently, there are 6 commits from the top 15 from the Palmetto State, including WR Malik Clark & Jordon Gidron, OL Shed Sarratt, Edge Jaquavious Dodd and Anthony Addison, and LB Jaquel Holman. Additionally, the Gamecocks are in the hunt for a 7th in WR Donovan Murph. The next closest team is Clemson, which has 2 from the top 4 and then that’s it for the top 25 in-state. I would say that Shane Beamer and Staff dominated in-state recruiting for 2025, which is an important accomplishment no matter how up or down a class may be.
The last pillar is Talent Retention, which includes players and coaches.
First, with the players, NIL and the Transfer Portal playing huge factors for athletes choosing and remaining at their respective schools, it’s a bit of a wild card for the coaching staff as it goes above and beyond simply appealing to the hearts of players. We’ve seen the instant impact of freshmen Dylan Stewart, Josiah Thompson, and Mazeo Bennett, and so have coaches, boosters, and NIL collectives from other schools across the country. There are also good young players and veterans who think the grass may be greener for them elsewhere and become interested in testing the portal to see what their value is. This is a layered topic and it’s quite complex when you consider how the South Carolina Staff can plan to build around their stars if they’re not 100% sure if the stars are going to stay. There are rules from poaching and tampering and all of that but the lines in this book are blurred to say the least.
Second, is retention of the talented coaches on Staff, which has a direct impact on recruiting and personnel retention, as well. For me, this starts with Coach Clayton White whose stock has skyrocketed this year as the Gamecocks are considered to have one of the scariest defenses in the entire country. For Coach White, the route out would be for a position as a Head Coach somewhere or even the NFL ranks as a Defensive Coordinator. Keeping Coach White in Columbia should be priority #1 and I wouldn’t be surprised if his deal is restructured and extended with a considerable salary increase sooner than later. From there, the defensive position coaches are going to be important to retain including DB coach Torrian Gray, who has proven to develop top talent and productive secondaries and Edge coach Sterling Lucas, who’s going to have about as good a resume as ever with Kyle Kennard and Dylan Stewart’s year one production at South Carolina. There are of course other talented staffers in Columbia and the concept of retention remains the same, but nonetheless comes at a critical time during the finalization of the recruiting cycle, as prospects may want to decommit if their position coach leaves before they have a chance to get on campus.
Reviewing the Class:
A recruiting class isn’t all about signing the 4 and 5-star players. If the big stars don’t fit your Program’s scheme, values, or current roster makeup, it’s just not going to work out for either party.
Before sharing a quick write-up on each player, let’s frame this up from a roster-building standpoint on each side of the ball.
On offense, there are some really talented players returning for the Gamecocks. Quarterback LaNorris Sellers will be just a Redshirt Sophomore in 2025, so the team doesn’t necessarily need a blue chip-level recruit this cycle but will need to bring in quality depth. Blocking for him will be a revamped line filled with some talented young players who are in dire need of some veteran grit to serve as a glue for the interior of the unit, similar to the impact of Torricelli Simpkins and Kamaar Bell in 2024.
At Tight End, the Gamecocks have an underrated group returning, led by Michael Smith and Brady Hunt. The staff can choose to be super selective here overall and perhaps only opt to take a transfer portal player. At Running Back, Oscar Adaway is eligible to return and there’s a ton of excitement about 2024 transfer-in Jawarn Howell who showed some flashes in limited play this season. Similar to tight end, the staff can be selective at running back but it wouldn’t surprise me to see them be a bit active in the transfer portal given the im
Out on the perimeter, there is a good returning group that should get even better in 2025; looking at Nyck Harbor, Mazeo Bennett, and Dre Jacobs, as well as Jared Brown who has one more year of eligibility. Almost the exact opposite from last year, this is all about bringing in young players to provide stability at the position for the next few years. Looking at the current 2025 commits at the position, it’s hard not to be excited.
Defensively, the Gamecocks lose a lot of talent and experience, as eligibility expires at all three levels with the addition of one or two juniors opting to go to the NFL early. This starts up front along the Defensive Line that not only will lose 3 of its top 4 starters but 6 of its top 8 from the two-deep.
At Defensive Tackle, the Gamecocks are in dire need of multiple instant impact players in the 2025 class, so we’ll see multiple transfer portal commits here, as mentioned earlier in this write-up. The SEC is won in the trenches, so it goes without saying that the staff will have to absolutely nail this part of the recruiting puzzle.
At Edge, replacing Kyle Kennard will be almost impossible in terms of one-for-one but the return of Dylan Stewart plus a solid core of returning players keeps this position group as a point of strength for the defense. I’m also extremely interested in seeing how Wendell Gregory progresses here in the offseason. Contrary to the DT position, the staff can focus on building for the future and take more developmental prospects into the fold.
At Linebacker, replacing the trio of Debo Williams, Bam Martin-Scott, and Demetrius Knight will be extremely difficult but not impossible. As mentioned earlier, JayR Johnson should step in and there is a ton of upside here but experience and depth are big issues at the position. Look for at least one transfer portal player to complement what will be a deep crop of commits at the position.
Moving to the secondary, the group will lose its star Cornerback O’Donnell Fortune and likely lose Safety Nick Emmanwori to the NFL Draft. While I find it hard to imagine replacing those two players’ impact, I feel confident in Coach Gray’s development of the younger players on roster, so don’t consider this a group on high alert for the 2025 cycle. At CB, I could see the coaches looking more intentionally at the transfer portal, while at Safety, they’ll likely look to bolster the young talent on the group, which will benefit from the leadership and tutelage of rising senior DQ Smith.
At Specialist, the Gamecocks need to replace Kicker, Punter and Snapper. The latter two will leave big shoes to fill as Kai Kroeger proved to consistently be one of the best in the SEC, while Hunter Rogers maintained one of the best operations at Snapper. The Gamecocks also have a gap in Kicker, which was filled admirably by Alex Herrera in 2024, who was perfect on his extra points in his first year on the job. For Coach Beamer, whose primary differentiator as a Head Coach is Special Teams, these are no doubt priorities to be filled heading into next season.
Lastly, at Returner, the Gamecocks had pedestrian production at-best in 2024, ranking 13th in the SEC in Kick Return average at 18.9 yards and 10th in Punt Return average at 6.9 yards. To be frank, this has been an area of need for the past two years and I’d be surprised if we didn’t see a re-emphasis on the Returner spots from the players in this 2025 class.
2025 Commit Breakdowns
Quarterback
Woods is a pro-style QB with good size at 6’2” 200-pounds and a ton of production at the high school level. Woods looks taller than he is on film and that’s because he stands upright and confident in the pocket, which helps him scan the field to find the best read. Woods looks at his best throwing the deep ball and he puts some nice touch and air under the ball to help the receiver track it down. In this regard, Woods puts some extra weight on his back foot and I think that’s one area that will need to be worked through once he gets to Columbia. On top of being a productive passer, Woods is also a capable runner and can easily get chunk yards on the ground after escaping the pocket. Given Woods is joining a QB room featuring rising Sophomore LaNorris Sellers, he’ll have at least a year or two to develop, which should prove to be beneficial.
Running Back
0 commits
With the plug-and-play nature of running backs and the longer development of non-blue chip players, it’s easy to see why the Gamecocks are going to focus hard on the portal. Still, going 0 at the position seems strange.
Wide Receiver
Rock Hill, South Carolina AKA “Football City, USA” proves to be good for the Gamecocks again with Malik Clark’s commitment. The 6’3” Clark is a fluid athlete who almost looks like a basketball player when you watch him get in and out of his breaks. Clark’s body control enables him to run at near top speed before he cuts which will allow him to flourish in intermediate and deep routes. Clark has top-end hand-eye coordination and can catch the ball over his head and out in front of his body without having to slow down. To top it off, Clark has that “second gear” of speed when he gets into open field, which makes him a threat to score on any down. I see Clark being an instant impact player for the Gamecocks and think coaches will look to plug into the role Dalevon Campbell played in the last three weeks of the 2024 season.
This Pennsylvania product turned down Penn State to come play with LaNorris Sellers and adds some more speed to the wide receiver room as a legitimate track star. What I like most about Cyrus is the variety of routes you see him win on on tape. Cyrus is not just a go-route speedster and he’s also not just a slot receiver, as I’m really impressed by how well he attacks the ball out wide on comebacks and is then able to hit the gas. At just 5’11” 180-pounds, Cyrus is even versatile enough to line up in the backfield in certain situations. When you combine his proven ability to win at multiple spots, as well as his top-tier speed, Cyrus will almost certainly be an impact player for the Gamecocks and I’d bet he’ll be a contender to start at Kick Returner from day one.
Have you ever looked ahead at a player in a future recruiting class and said “I wish they could move up and play now!”? .. Well, Gidron replied “say less!” Arguably the Gamecocks most talented commit, Gidron reclassified from 2026 to 2025 and looks to compete alongside one of the more talented Wide Receiver classes in the country. For most recruits, this would mean considering a redshirt year for physical development but I just don’t think that’s in the cards for the talented Columbia, SC product. Despite being a year younger, Gidron shows advanced route running ability and footwork, which I have no doubt was a big selling point to Coach Mike Furrey. After the catch, Gidron is a north-south runner whose big size makes it tough for defenders to limit yards after the catch, and whose speed enables him to turn on the burners and create poor tackling angles for defensive backs. I see Gidron coming in with every intention to make a splash in year one and I’d be surprised if doesn’t win a spot in the two-deep.
Rowe is one of the smoothest players you’ll see when watching highlights of the 2025 Wide Receiver class. Rowe can take a screen the distance, win on a fade route and make some defenders miss over the middle to create a big play. Despite being listed at 150 pounds and standing at 5 '11”, Rowe can win in contested catches as he has outstanding jumping ability and good hand skills to catch the ball at the highest point. If we’re looking at the Wide Receiver room, it’s easy to say Rowe would be a redshirt candidate but knowing how much of a premium Coach Beamer has on special teams, I expect Rowe to get a tryout at returner and coverage units in 2025.
Listed as a Wide Receiver recruit, I actually wouldn’t be surprised to see Sellers get some looks at Running Back over the long-term. I see Sellers as an all-purpose player who can be used creatively from just about any skill position. There’s no doubt the Gamecocks have a loaded 2025 Wide Receiver class for the Gamecocks and I absolutely love what that says about his competitiveness. From a skillset standpoint, Sellers has really good quickness and athleticism to get explosives off the short pass and should excel in the slot and off of motions. Sellers doesn’t have the size or game to win consistently downfield at a little less than 5’11” 175 pounds but he doesn’t necessarily need to if he finds a role as an All-Purpose Back. Oh, and having your older brother LaNorris to help you acclimate and accelerate your development doesn’t hurt.
Tight End
0 commits
Given the depth, this one isn’t surprising but I’d be surprised to see the Gamecocks go 0 on the position this recruiting cycle. Likely only a transfer here unless there’s a blue chip talent the coaches can flip.
Offensive Line
Sarratt is an Interior Offensive Line prospect all the way and could develop into a Center or Guard for the Gamecocks. At 6’3” 290-pounds, Sarratt will likely need a year in the weight room to put on the solid weight and strength, as do almost all OL recruits in the SEC. Sarratt’s style of play is balanced and strong, and I really like how he’s able to keep his feet under him at all times when blocking. Two elements that should factor into helping Sarratt develop are his experience playing Offensive Tackle, where he shows fluid ability out in space, as well as along the Defensive Line, where he’s learned how important leverage and center of mass is. Big Shed is the lone Offensive Lineman from the high school ranks this class for the Gamecocks, which speaks to how highly the staff considers him.
Edge / Outside Linebacker
The Gamecocks highest rated Edge prospect in the 2025 class is Jaquavious “Quay” Dodd. At 6’5” 235-pounds, the first thing that stands out from the film is how long Dodd’s arms are, which enable him to press would-be blockers away from his body. The second thing that pops after watching a few clips is Dodd’s energy; he just flat out has a motor and loves to finish off plays. In this regard, Dodd fits right in with Coach Sterling Lucas’ defensive line who is always in attack mode. One element that is extremely promising is that Dodd is still learning the game, having just started playing football in recent years. When you consider his high level of play, size and the quality of the players he’ll be playing with in Columbia, Dodd could prove to be the gem of this year’s class. The biggest question I’ll have is how much weight can Dodd put on? If he can support weight in the 260-270 pound range, I think we’re likely looking at a player who’s going to develop into a premier NFL prospect.
Listed as an Edge and recruited by South Carolina as a Outside Linebacker, Darden is one of the most intriguing commits in this cycle. Darden is a flat-out playmaker and seems to have similar traits to current Gamecock linebacker Demetrius Knight in terms of versatility and closing speed. One thing that will be interesting to watch is if Darden gets any bigger over the next year or two, as I think a lot of skills could translate to being a highly productive Edge player. Darden plays with explosiveness and seems to have the tools to become a top-end pass rusher. Listed at 6’4” 225-pounds, Darden is a prime “tweener” recruit at Linebacker who can work in just about any scheme. Once Coach White sees him on the field and in the weight room over the course of a season, we’ll be able to see how and where Darden will be able to make the most impact in Columbia. Darden could be good enough for special packages to be created to get him on the field earlier than later.
Addison is an explosive Edge rusher who plays bigger than his size indicates. At just over 215-pounds and standing at 6’4”. Addison is likely going to need a year in the weight room before he’s able to compete for a two-deep spot. Still, there are a ton of tools on display when you watch Addison’s highlights. He’s got a quick first step, can bend around tackles to collapse onto the quarterback and has the ability to read and react to the play while keeping the motor going. To paint a better picture.. If you’re an offensive coordinator, you do not want to run the read-option against Addison as he’ll have the play dead in its tracks after his first step.
Alston is a standout Edge player with good length and athleticism. At around 6’3” 220 pounds, he could grow into an Edge player for the Gamecocks or stay steady and develop into an off-ball Linebacker. From highlights, it’s really tough to imagine Alston staying off the ball as he plays really smoothly attacking upfield against the run and pass. I’d classify Alston as a true Outside Linebacker, so I would project him to start out his career at Sam or Will and then see how he develops. If he has the frame to add more weight, a move down to Weakside End could work and if he stay around his current weight and shows progression off the ball, could even see him going to Will. With Coach Clayton White’s defense, versatility is key and Alston certainly scores well in that area.
Sakyi-Prah is an undersized Edge player at 6’3” 215-pounds, but he is no doubt an Edge player. Sakyi-Prah plays with an aggressive style at the point of attack and has no problem throwing his body into blockers to set the hard edge. What I think are his most appealing traits as we look at his projection to the SEC are his arm length and footwork. Sakyi-Prah has quick and active feet, which allows him to keep leverage against blockers, which when combined with his arm length and ability to press blockers away, makes him a tough defender to block. I see Sakyi-Prah as a developmental player for the Gamecocks who likely will need a couple of years to put on the weight to be an effective Edge player; which I certainly think he can be for the Gamecocks.
Interior Defensive Line / Defensive Tackle
The lone high school defensive tackle commit for the Gamecocks and he’s a good one. Williams is likely to arrive in Columbia at or above 265 pounds and he measures in at 6 '5”, so we’re looking at a player who may need a year or two before he grows into true tackle form. Looking at the tape, it’s clear to see a high motor player with good length and versatility. In Coach White’s defense, I think we’re looking at a potential All-SEC type of player if Williams can put on the proper weight to play 3-technique. I also believe if the defense were to ever adopt multiple front usage, as they did in recent years, Williams has the athleticism to play end in the 3-man front. My former teammate Travian Robertson coaches the interior of the defensive line at South Carolina and I’d imagine his #1 priority for Williams will be molding him into another TJ Sanders. Williams appears to have a similar game and a similar frame.
Interior Linebacker
A State Champion in the 100 & 200-meter Track events and standout at Running Back, Holman brings a premium level of speed and agility to the Gamecocks Linebacker room. Holman may be undersized relative to other recent Gamecock Linebackers but he more than makes up for it with his athleticism and speed. What you really love about a Linebacker like Holman is his ability to be able to read and then react to offense rather than guessing, which will be because he has the quickness to make up for it. Once his instincts develop against SEC competition, we’ll get an idea of his true capabilities here. I see Holman as a high ceiling player who may need a year or two to develop into form as a Linebacker but should be tough to keep off the field on special teams in 2025.
Watching South Carolina play and then watching Holloway’s highlights shortly after, it’s hard not to see similarities between Holloway and Bam Martin-Scott’s game. At 6’3” 225-pounds, Holloway has prototypical size for a Linebacker and knows how to use it. Holloway plays confidently against the run in terms of taking on blockers at the point of attack and pursuing the play through traffic. Holloway most impresses me with his decisiveness and capability to track down the play outside of the tackle box. Holloway also looks pretty fluid and comfortable dropping into space in pass coverage as well, which makes him quite balanced overall. When you consider this in addition to his size, you’re looking at a Linebacker who has a high floor and should be ready to compete for playing time early in his career.
Listed as a Linebacker, Smith could play multiple spots along the front seven for the Gamecocks. At 6’2” 230-pounds, Smith has great size and plays with a ton of power. Off the ball at Linebacker, Smith is aggressive coming up against the run and is a mismatch for blockers at the high school level, where he simply has too much power. Smith also plays with a tenacity that fans of old school style football will love. On the Edge, Smith shines against the pass as he has a good feel for how to attack and bend around blockers to get pressure on the QB. Smith also shows a good ability to set a strong edge against the run, while still being able to keep blockers at arms length to shed them at last second for a tackle opportunity. To me, the Edge position is where Smith has his highest ceiling based on his skillset and I think learning behind a guy like Bryan Thomas Jr will be highly beneficial. Still, we’ll likely see Smith get tested out at Linebacker first and foremost until that starting rotation gets more firmed up in 2025.
Cornerback
0 commits
Even with the departure of O’Donnell Fortune, this is a position group the coaches seem to feel extremely confident in. Given the scheme and talent on roster, it’s a matter of a plug-and-play situation at CB for the Gamecocks. I could see the coaches monitoring the transfer portal but hard to imagine there being much consideration given the quality and quantity of players returning.
Safety
The next Nick Emmanwori? It’s perhaps unfair to put that pressure on a recruit but Daniels does fit the bill really well. It’s also just a fun comparison. Daniels is tall, rangy and appears to have the frame to put on more weight to come down as an enforcer against the run at the SEC level. I really like how balanced Daniels’ game is. He can play over the top in zone, where he displays ball-tracking ability and good hands, as well as down in the box, where he shows off his willingness to stick his nose in against blockers and ball carriers. One thing that’s been clear following Daniels is that he comes up with big plays in big moments and that’s somewhat of an x-factor some players have that can’t always be taught. Daniels will come in as a 6’3”, 200-pound safety who has top-end athleticism and ability to set the tone as a hitter for the secondary… Come to think of it, maybe the Emmanwori comparison is warranted.
At 6’2” 200-pounds, Leach looks to have prototypical size for an SEC Safety. Leach also displays fluid athleticism and speed, which help him track down ball carriers and put himself in position to make a big play; whether it be a hit or takeaway. In zone coverage, it looks like he has a sound understanding of how to read the quarterback and he even showed ability to bait an interception on his tape. Where Leach looks at his best is playing squared up to the line of scrimmage and I really like his tenacity in coming up in run support, where he shows off big-hit interest and ability. As a former Spur/Nickel for the Gamecocks under Ellis Johnson, I believe that position is where Leach would flourish and I’d expect Coach Beamer to see the same. Given this, I’d expect Leach to start his career at Nickel.
Hatfield is a tall, long defensive back with good speed who can cover a ton of ground in deep zone coverage. Hatfield is listed at around 6’2” but looks taller than that on film and he’s certainly got the long arms to go along with it. I’d classify him as a swiss army knife defensive back who could very well get worked out at any one of the five defensive back spots, including corner, early in his career. Depending on how big Hatfield truly is and becomes, I could see him developing into a Nickel or Safety. One factor that leads me to this conclusion is Hatfield’s willingness to come up quickly against the run and throw his body into ball carriers. Given his size and athleticism, it’s also easy to picture him getting early tryouts on special teams, as well.
Specialist
Max Kelley, Kicker
Kicker is a position some coaching staffs will elect to fill from the walk-on program or the transfer portal, while a scholarship offer is usually a sign of an elite talent. Per the Kohl’s Rankings, which is the premier evaluation service for Specialists, Kelley certainly fits that bill as he’s a 5-star and is rated the 11th best Kicker in the country. Additionally, Kohl’s has Kelley ranked as a 4.5-star Punter and is 40th best at the position in the country. So, we’re talking about a recruit who could very well come in and start at Kicker and compete at Punter in year one.
Kyler Farrow, Snapper
It’s fairly uncommon to see a scholarship go out to a Long Snapper but Farrow is just that good. Kohl’s has Farrow ranked as a 5-star and the 3rd best in the nation at the position, highlighting his quick snapping ability and clean rotation which helps a kicking unit maintain a high level operation. Farrow is also a solid athlete at 6’3” 220-pounds and is expected to be someone who can effectively cover punts after the snap; a bonus for the position and something Coach Beamer has obviously placed a high value on based on how important Hunter Rodgers has been for South Carolina this season.
Grading the Class
This will come in follow-up features after we see early National Signing Day this Wednesday, December 4th and the Transfer Portal opening on December 9th and subsequently closing on December 28th. Providing a grade would be incomplete at this time but it’s worth at least calling out that there are some big-time players in this class Gamecocks fans should be really excited about.