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A Look At The Gamecocks' 2024 Class, All-Americans & Transfer Targets

The star-studded 2024 class for South Carolina's football program will be well-represented in all-star games, and more transfers could be coming.

Fisher Brewer

A Look At The Gamecocks' 2024 Class, All-Americans & Transfer Targets
A Look At The Gamecocks' 2024 Class, All-Americans & Transfer Targets /

With the 2024 recruiting cycle essentially finalized for the South Carolina Gamecocks and the transfer portal cycle open for a couple more days, let's examine which all-star games these future Gamecocks are playing in, along with the rankings of the class, and which transfers are reportedly interested in Shane Beamer's program. Lets start with the upcoming high school all-star games:

Under Armour All-American Game

On January 3rd, South Carolina fans will witness several future players in action, being tied for first with Georgia and Texas for the most commits involved—each boasting seven. Notable Carolina alum in this game include EDGE Jadeveon Clowney, CB Stephon Gilmore, WR Alshon Jeffery, OG A.J. Cann, DT Zacch Pickens, and EDGE Jordan Burch. Here are the future Gamecocks participating in the game:

Team Captains

EDGE Dylan Stewart and QB Dante Reno

Gamecock QB signee Dante Reno going through a drill at the M2 QB Academy
Gamecock QB signee Dante Reno going through a drill at the M2 QB Academy / Rick Cinclair | Worcester Telegram

Other Players

OT Kam Pringle

TE Michael Smith

CB Jalewis Solomon 

WR Debron Gatling

PK Mason Love

Adidas All-American Game

The Gamecocks tied for third for the most commits in the game with two: OT Josiah Thompson and LB Fred Johnson. Notable Gamecock alum to play in this game include RB Marcus Lattimore, DT Kelcy Quarles, QB Spencer Rattler, WR Bryan Edwards, and CB Cam Smith.

U.S. Army All-American Bowl

The Gamecocks have one player in this game: four-star tight end and Under Armour All-American Michael Smith.

Recruiting Service Rankings

Pulling rankings from On3, 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN, the Gamecocks have secured 2 5-stars, 11 4-stars, and 4 3-stars, with nine players in the ESPN Top 300. The Gamecocks faced tough competition even after several players committed. Notably, QB Dante Reno resisted offers from Miami and North Carolina, while OT Josiah Thompson remained loyal despite Clemson's attempts. EDGE Dylan Stewart rejected pursuits from Miami, Ohio State, and Georgia, affirming his commitment to South Carolina.

Through the early national signing period, the Gamecocks possess the 18th ranked class nationally and 9th in the transfer class. Amid ongoing transfers, they're engaged or have had discussions with players like:

QB Zeon Chriss

QB Chandler Morris

QB Robby Ashford

QB Malachi Nelson

WR Elijah Sarratt

WR Gage Larvadain

WR Jabre Barber

WR Ahmari Huggins-Bruce

OT Percy Lewis

OT Jalen Travis

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Fisher Brewer
FISHER BREWER

Fisher has been covering the Gamecocks for 5 years as a freelancer under the name of USCTalk, a popular page in the Carolina community that led to his first reporting job for Rivals.com. He left to go back to being a freelancer and then, a year later, joined the Sports Illustrated family in January 2023.

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