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South Carolina Football Secures Commitment from Top-Ranked In-State Offensive Lineman

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3 months ago

March 21, 2025

In a major recruiting win for South Carolina, the Gamecocks have secured the top 2026 offensive lineman from the Palmetto State.

On Friday morning, at a ceremony inside Carvers Bay High School, four-star offensive lineman Zyon Guiles announced his commitment to South Carolina. This marks the Gamecocks’ sixth pledge for the 2026 class and their second offensive lineman, following Anthony Baxter from South Pointe High School.

This announcement comes just two weeks after Guiles revealed his top seven schools, which included Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. At the ceremony, he had the hats of each of his final schools laid out on the table.

“I will be taking my academic and athletic talents to South Carolina,” Guiles stated as he picked up the Gamecocks’ hat, confirming his decision.

Interestingly, both South Carolina and Clemson extended offers to Guiles on the same day, June 5, which initially led many to believe he would visit both schools. In February, Guiles announced plans to visit a handful of schools over the spring and summer, but he ultimately decided to commit to Shane Beamer’s program before even taking any official visits.

Guiles is ranked as a top-160 national prospect and among the top-15 offensive tackles in the country. The 6-foot-5, 285-pound prospect from Georgetown is now another key addition to what is shaping up to be an impressive in-state recruiting class for South Carolina.

According to 247Sports’ composite rankings, the Gamecocks have already secured commitments from the No. 1 player in the state (J’Zavien Currence), the No. 3 player (Guiles), and the No. 5 player (Jamel House). Additionally, the father of the No. 4 player, Julian Walker of Dutch Fork High (who remains uncommitted), works for the USC football team.

Here’s a look at South Carolina’s 2026 football commitments so far: