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Gamecocks get commitment from defensive end Jordan Smith

South Carolina landed one of the top football recruits in the state of Georgia on Wednesday when defensive end Jordan Smith of Lithonia committed to the Gamecocks.

Smith, a 6-6, 220-pound senior, chose the Gamecocks over offers from Clemson, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and others.

“There’s just something that I like about South Carolina,” Smith said. “I like the new facilities and stuff that they have. I like Coach (Lorenzo) Ward and I like Coach Deke (Adams), and I love Coach Spurrier. It was a very difficult decision.”

At one point, Smith favored Clemson in the recruiting process, but things started to slide USC’s direction after he attended the Showcase camp in late June.