One of South Carolina’s top running back targets for the 2027 class announced Sunday via Rivals that he will announce his commitment on Friday. Brandon Tyson (6-0 215) of Snellville, GA made his official visit to USC last weekend. He also visited USC for a game last season, and he made two visits in the spring. He has the Gamecocks listed among his final four, along with Purdue, Rutgers, and Florida State. There is strong speculation that Tyson will pick South Carolina. Last season, Tyson rushed for 1292 yards with 16 touchdowns. he averaged nearly eight yards per carry. As a sophomore, he rushed for 2123 yards and 26 touchdowns, averaging over ten yards per carry.
USC coach Shane Beamer posted three commitment alerts from Friday through Sunday. According to Hale McGranahan of Gamecock247, Sunday’s was for Elston. The Gamecocks did not have any official visits over the weekend, but a few players came out of the previous weekend’s visits very high on USC. Those include SAF Kennedy Green, DE Desmond Malpress, OT Stafford Willis, and Tyson.
WR Julian Cromartie (6-4 200) of The Woodlands, TX, has set an official visit to Clemson for May 29th. He’s the son of former NFL cornerback Antonio Cromartie. He has taken an official visit to Kansas and is scheduled to visit Kentucky on June 5th. Some of his other offers are NC State, Cincinnati, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, Georgia, Baylor, Washington, Mississippi State, Boston College, and Florida State. Last season, he caught 42 passes for 824 yards and 13 touchdowns.
South Carolina is showing interest in free-agent OL Vincent Chen (6-8, 328) of Stetson, according to Pete Nakos of On3, with information provided by the player’s agency. The other schools listed were Vanderbilt, Auburn, Virginia, and North Carolina. He reportedly visited Vanderbilt and Auburn during the week, and he has posted that he will visit Vanderbilt again on May 14th. Hale McGranahan of Gamecock247 reported that the agency informed him that Chen will also take a visit to USC next week. Chen started 15 games with the Hatters. He has three years of eligibility remaining. He’s a native of Deland, FL.
South Carolina target WR Iveon Lewis of Richmond committed to Kentucky. He was scheduled for an official visit with the Gamecocks on June 5th.
Clemson target RB Andrew Beard of Bogart, GA committed to Florida on Friday afternoon.
Clemson’s other top running back target, Gary Walker, was offered by LSU.
South Carolina target OL Junior Saunders made his official visit to NC State over the weekend. He is scheduled for USC June 19th.
South Carolina target OT Caleb Siler was offered by Nebraska. He’s taking his official visit to Northwestern this weekend. He is scheduled for USC on June 12th.
WR Julian Caldwell of Argyle, TX, who had an offer from South Carolina, committed to Texas Tech.
DE Andrew Rogers of Greensboro, NC, who has Clemson down for an official visit on June 12th, set one with North Carolina for May 29th.
Irmo RB Tai Phillips was offered by Florida State.
Former Daniel QB Grayson Clary of Rabun Gap, GA was offered by Wisconsin, Charlotte and Duke.
One of the state’s top prospects in 2028, WR Jordan Gorham of Timberland, is transferring to IMG Academy.