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Beamer lands two major 2026 signees: Guiles and Barnes are officially Gamecocks

South Carolina football added key 2026 recruits on Signing Day, landing four-star OL Zyon Guiles and rising cornerback Kosci Barnes as Shane Beamer builds depth and momentum.

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It is officially Early Signing Day in South Carolina, and under Shane Beamer’s vision, the South Carolina Gamecocks continue stacking bodies with high-ceiling players aimed at building depth and long-term relevance for the program. The latest haul on Wednesday morning brings in two more rising stars: in-state interior lineman Zyon Guiles and North Carolina cornerback Kosci Barnes.