One of the biggest recruiting battles of 2026 is about to reach the finish line. Five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray
The Finalists
Gray's list of finalists include South Carolina, LSU, Clemson, Tennessee, and Ohio State. While all five programs remain in the mix, the race has come down to a showdown between South Carolna and their conference foe LSU.
According to the Rivals Prediction Machine, the Gamecocks currently hold the inside track with an 86.4% chance to land the coveted lineman. LSU has long been considered the top challenger, but South Carolina surged after hosting Gray on his most recent official visit earlier this summer.