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South Carolina football class ranks No. 25 ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

South Carolina football class ranks No. 25 ahead of 2026 season

Summary

As of August 16, South Carolina's football recruiting class is ranked No. 25 nationally, according to Rivals. Head coach Shane Beamer is aiming for a fifth consecutive top-20 class this winter. Currently, the Gamecocks have 17 commitments, including eight four or five-star recruits. Five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson is highlighted as a key commitment, having chosen South Carolina over several top programs. As the season approaches, the team continues to seek additional recruits to strengthen their roster.

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By the Numbers

•Joshua Dobson is the highest-rated defensive commit in program history.
•The Gamecocks have 17 total commits and rank 13th in the SEC.
•Eight of the 17 commits are considered blue-chip recruits.
•Recruitment includes players from North Carolina and Georgia.
•South Carolina is entering the 2026 season with new commitments.

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11:49 PMYahoo Sports — South Carolina 2027 Class Breakdown: Gamecocks after fifth-straight Top-20 class

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South Carolina has signed a top-20 recruiting class — according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings — in each of the last four cycles. Head coach Shane Beamer and his staff are working to make it five in a row this winter. As of Aug. 16, the Gamecocks have the No. 25 class in […]
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