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Shane Beamer scores massive recruiting victory as five-star OL commits to South Carolina

Five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray, the top interior lineman offensive lineman in the 2026 class, has officially committed to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Gray chose South Carolina over a loaded final group that included LSU, Clemson, Tennessee, and Ohio State. Most experts believed it was a tight battle between South Carolina and LSU heading into decision day. Ranked as the No. 1 interior offensive lineman from St. Christopher's School in Richmond, VA. Listed as 6-foot-3 and 285 pounds, Gray brings rare athleticism for his size, developed through years of playing both basketball and football. He was not only dominant on the offensive line at St.