First year South Carolina special teams coach Joe DeCamillis has his first commitment with the Gamecocks. Saturday night P/PK Max Kelley (6-2 210) of Gallatin, TN announced a commitment to USC following his participation in a camp at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Kelley, whose first offer came from USC, was one of two offered kickers by DeCamillis. The other, London Bironas of Brentwood, TN was not able to make the camp as planned. Bironas just picked up an offer from Stanford Friday.
Kelley, who also had an offer from Tennessee, is ranked among the best kickers and punters in the country by Kohl’s Professional Camps. Last season he was 9-12 on field goals with a long of 45 yards, and 33-38 on extra points. He also averaged 45 yards per punt.
Kelley also made unofficial visits to Vanderbilt, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Georgia Tech.
“After visiting many big name schools, Gamecock football was the best match for my family and I,” Kelley said. “Their focus on family, faith, and the desire to continue to grow made the decision a no brainer. And of course, Joe D is the best in the business, and to have a special teams minded head coach with Coach Beamer, I already feel the support.”
Kelley is the seventh commitment in a week for South Carolina. The Gamecocks are now sitting on a total of 13 commitments for their 2025 class.