Dutch Fork four-star EDGE Julian Walker announced Thursday morning that he has flipped his commitment from Michigan to South Carolina, giving Shane Beamer one of the most meaningful recruiting wins of the cycle, on and off the field. The 6-foot-6 pass-rusher didn't sign on Wednesday, a decision that immediately signaled movement behind the recruiting scenes. Ultimately Gamecocks closed strong, sealing a high-priority flip and adding a major piece to their 2026 recruiting class.
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Read: https://t.co/r5ToyI05th pic.twitter.com/WogLQsVceb— Rivals (@Rivals) December 4, 2025This recruitment had layers from the very start.