Garnet And Black Attack · Feb 23, 2022
2022 Recruit Profile: Stone Blanton
Stone Blanton, Inside Linebacker
6’3” 215lbs
Rivals Rating = 5.7 / 3 star
Inside linebacker Stone Blanton is a 3 star prospect from Madison, Mississippi and is the only commitment in the 2022 recruiting class representing the state of Mississippi. According to his prospect profile, he was recruited by defensive coordinator Clayton White.
Blanton comes in at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 215 pounds. He is most comparable to current Gamecock Sherrod Greene. However their position, similar build, and ability to land hard hits is where the comparisons end. Blanton is the most ready to play true freshman linebacker that South Carolina has landed in a number of years.