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South Carolina Football: Gamecocks make early group of favorites for 5-star defensive back

South Carolina football has a large group of 2025 prospects that already have expressed heavy interest in the Gamecocks.

The latest from the class to put out a top group of schools is 5-star defensive back DJ Pickett. On Thursday, Pickett announced his top-13 programs, and South Carolina football was part of the group.

Top 13 ! pic.twitter.com/8GOSFMcD2z

— DJ (@DJPICKETT5) August 10, 2023

Pickett’s top-13 includes South Carolina, Miami, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Florida, Alabama, Oregon, Texas A&M, Florida State, and LSU.