RB Amari Thomas has set August 8th at 300 PM for his commitment announcement. In an interview earlier in the week, he said the date was August 9th. He listed South Carolina, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, Florida and Auburn as finalists though earlier in the week he talked highly about Clemson as an option as well, though he’s not yet visited Clemson. Thomas is a former Florida State commitment who de-committed earlier in the month. Predictions have him headed to South Carolina.
Longtime USC target OG Daris Gray of Richmond has set August 22nd for his commitment announcement. He will make the public pledge via 247Sports at 7;00 PM. It’s widely believed Gray is down to the Gamecocks and LSU. There have been no predictions offered up by 247Sports writers, and the last prediction on On3 was back on May 12th for LSU by Steve Wiltfong. Overall, On3 has LSU the favorite. Clemson, Ohio State and Tennessee have also been on his short list.
A report by Sam Spiegelman of Rivals/On3 stated SMU leads a group of other teams seeking to pull CB Shavar Young from his Clemson commitment. Young committed to Clemson in August of 2024, and Clemson was his only official visit this summer. Michigan, Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon and Notre Dame were also cited as still working Young to flip.
Catawba Ridge 2027 CB Joshua Dobson was offered by Michigan.
South Carolina target 2027 OT Oluwasemilore Olubobola (6-6 275) of Jersey City, NJ was offered by Florida State. The Gamecocks offered in early May.
South Carolina target 6-2 Saniyah Hall of Montverde Academy in Florida and a native of Lorain, OH committed to Southern Cal.
South Carolina women offered 5-11 Emily McDonald of Lancaster, NY and 2027 6-3 Eve Long of Olathe, KS.
6-10 William Stevens of Charlotte, who has offers from South Carolina, Clemson, the College of Charleston and many others, was offered by Vanderbilt.
LHP Parker Davis of Fountain Inn committed to Clemson.
INF Parker McGee of Lancaster, who had committed to South Carolina in 2022, announces his offer was rescinded by the Gamecocks due to roster limitations.
Clemson transfer commitment OF Ryan Wideman signed with the Padres. He was their third round pick.