Predicting the next big commitments

As we close out July and head into August, excitement is building among Gamecock fans. Several top prospects are set to announce their college commitments, leaving us wondering: Who will be heading to South Carolina next? Let’s take a look at the upcoming announcement dates and make some predictions.

Announcements of commitments:

It’s been an action-packed couple of weekends for the Gamecocks, and we believe they’ll come out of this stretch strong. Here are our predictions

Predictions of commitment:

Four-star WR Malik Clark – South Carolina

The Gamecocks have been pursuing Malik Clark for months. They were the clear favorites at first, but North Carolina took the lead for a while. After an impressive official visit (OV) to South Carolina, Clark has plenty to think about. With his commitment date approaching, all signs point to the Gamecocks.

Four-star DB Lagonza Hayward – Tennessee

Hayward was a heavy favorite to pick South Carolina after his OV, but a return visit to Tennessee has turned it into a two-way race. While Tennessee appears to have the upper hand at the moment, the Gamecocks are not out of the running yet.

Four-star DB Kendall Daniels Jr. – South Carolina

Daniels originally had a commitment lined up a few months ago, with the Gamecocks leading the way. But schools like Clemson and Virginia Tech pushed for more time. Now, South Carolina is in a strong position to land Daniels’ commitment again.

Five-star DL Jared Smith – South Carolina

South Carolina has been the frontrunner for Jared Smith for months. Despite recent predictions in Auburn’s favor, there is still significant information suggesting the Gamecocks will secure his commitment. This recruitment could mirror the tension of Jalewis Solomon’s recruitment, which could be going down to the final moments.

Four-star OL Jaylen Gilchrist – South Carolina

Jaylen Gilchrist recently narrowed his choices to Georgia, Maryland and South Carolina. The Gamecocks have led for months and all signs point to them securing his commitment, leaving the Terps and Bulldogs behind.

In Review:

We predict that the Gamecocks will land four of these five key recruits. While recruiting can be unpredictable, South Carolina is in a prime position to significantly bolster its class in early August. According to the 247 Sports class calculator, these additions would give the Gamecocks 23 commits and a 236.45 rating. This would move South Carolina from 28th to 17th in the recruiting rankings, surpassing Texas. With top prospects like Jared Smith, Jaylen Gilchrist and Malik Clark, the future looks bright for the Gamecocks.

Gamecocks Class of 2025:

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