On Friday evening, South Carolina Football scored a major recruiting victory as four-star quarterback Landon Duckworth announced his commitment to the Gamecocks. Again. The Jackson, Alabama native is officially back in the mix for the Garnet and Black, rejoining the Class of 2026 after decommiting last summer. Duckworth's decision instantly boosted the Gamecocks in the national recruiting rankings. At the start of the day Friday, South Carolina sat at No. 40 for the 2026 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. However, a few hours later, after Duckworth's pledge, the Gamecocks broke into the Top 25, landing at No.
South Carolina Football jumps into the Top 25 after landing four-star QB Landon Duckworth
