While South Carolina is zeroing in on key targets for the Class of 2026, head coach Shane Beamer and his staff are already laying the groundwork for a strong haul for the 2027 class. With the release of the first Rivals300 rankings for the Class of 2027, several Gamecock targets saw their stock rise, and some rose quite dramatically.
The biggest headline is Joshua Dobson. The elite in-state cornerback from Catawba Ridge High School debuted as a five-star prospect and landed at No. 5 overall nationally. Dobson is the No. 1 cornerback in the country and the top ranked player in the state of South Carolina.