South Carolina QB prospect Landon Duckworth discusses the latest updates on his recruitment.

Landon Duckworth, the former South Carolina QB commit, provides an update on his recruitment and his current situation with the Gamecocks.

Live from Atlanta, I’m catching up with Jackson, Alabama quarterback Landon Duckworth, who once made a commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks but de-committed in June of last year. Since then, South Carolina’s football landscape has undergone significant changes, from head coach Shane Beamer’s contract extension to QB LaNorris Sellers showing off his skills. Now, Duckworth is in the final stretch of his recruitment journey.

We met with Duckworth during the Under Armour Next series to get the latest on his status with the Gamecocks.

Duckworth on the changes since his de-commitment: “You know, Coach Loggains is gone, but Coach Beamer is still around, so it’s all good. We have a really strong relationship, and I’ve also built a connection with Coach Shula. He came down to my school a few times, and we even had dinner with my mom in Mobile.”

On his expectations from the offense under Mike Shula: “I think it really depends. Coach Shula coached Cam Newton for a long time, and his dad was also a very accomplished coach. So, they’re definitely counting on him.”

On the message he’s been receiving from South Carolina’s staff: “We talk a lot—me, Coach Shula, and Coach Beamer. But I also keep in touch with the whole staff. Even the new hires have been clear: they want me, and they tell me that all the time.”

On which other programs are prioritizing him: “Florida State, Missouri, North Carolina, and Georgia are all making a strong push. I really like Missouri.”

As Duckworth approaches the end of his recruitment, South Carolina is still very much in the conversation, but the competition is heating up. Stay tuned for more updates as this recruitment unfolds!

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First-Round Projections Have South Carolina DT T.J. Sanders As a Top NFL Draft Pick

The 2025 NFL Draft process is in full swing, and former South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders is now considered a potential first-round pick.

Although Sanders might have flown under the radar this season due to the dominant performances of South Carolina’s EDGE rushers, Dylan Stewart and Kyle Kennard, he is gaining recognition as the draft approaches. National analysts, including NFL Network’s lead draft expert, Daniel Jeremiah, are starting to take notice of Sanders’ impressive tape.

Jeremiah recently released his updated NFL Mock Draft, where he has Sanders going 31st overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. Regarding the potential selection, Jeremiah commented:

“There has not been a lot of buzz for Sanders, but I thought his tape was outstanding. He’s really twitchy and would fit right in with the bevy of talented defensive linemen in Philly.”

T.J. Sanders’ accolades include:

• 2024 Third-Team All-America (College Football Nation)
• 2024 First-Team All-SEC (College Football Nation)
• 2024 Second-Team All-SEC (AP, Phil Steele)
• 2024 SEC Interior Defender of the Year (College Football Nation)
• 2023 Third-Team All-SEC (College Football Network)
• 2023 Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele)
• 2023 Nutrition Award
• 2023 Rex Enright Defensive Player of the Spring
• 2023 co-South Carolina Spirit Award – Defense