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Three-Star EDGE Josh Smith Signs with the Gamecocks

Fisher Brewer

Josh Smith on his OV to USC
Josh Smith on his OV to USC / Josh Smith on IG
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On National Signing Day, three-star EDGE Josh Smith from Irmo, SC, officially became a South Carolina Gamecock. Originally committed to Coastal Carolina, Smith flipped to South Carolina earlier this year, choosing the Gamecocks over Ole Miss and NC State.

Smith, who will primarily play linebacker for South Carolina, brings versatility and championship experience to the roster. In 2023, he played a pivotal role in Dutch Fork’s run to the South Carolina 5A state title. Over 13 games, Smith recorded 55 tackles, including 16 tackles for loss and 5 sacks, earning all-state honorable mention recognition.

A standout multi-sport athlete, Smith also competes in track and field, boasting a 42-1 shot put mark that underscores his strength and explosiveness.

Smith’s official signing bolsters South Carolina’s defensive depth, and he’s poised to contribute immediately to the Gamecocks' linebacker corps.

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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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