Fansided · Aug 22, 2025
BOOM! South Carolina stuns SEC with five-star offensive lineman commitment
South Carolina v Kentucky | Michael Hickey/GettyImagesThe South Carolina Gamecocks just scored one of their biggest recruiting victories. On Friday evening, five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray announced his commitment to South Carolina, choosing the Gamecocks over LSU, Clemson, Ohio State, and Tennessee. While all five programs were finalists, the battle ultimately came down to South Carolina and LSU. According to the Rivals Prediction Machine, the Gamecocks entered the day as the heavy favorite, and Shane Beamer's staff delivered, sealing the deal with one of the premier prospects in the country. His decision was revealed live on Gray's Instagram account.