Shane Beamer’s South Carolina lands commitment from four-star IOL for the Class of 2026

In a major development for the South Carolina football program, four-star interior offensive lineman Zyon Guiles has officially committed to the Gamecocks’ 2026 recruiting class. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound prospect from Carvers Bay High School in South Carolina made the decision on Friday morning, choosing Shane Beamer’s squad over notable contenders such as Clemson, Georgia, Auburn, Florida State, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee.

Guiles has been a primary target for South Carolina since the start of his recruitment, making several trips to the university dating back to the previous offseason and fall. His most recent visit took place in January. As part of his commitment, he is scheduled to return to Columbia for an official visit on June 6. However, after his commitment, his summer visit plans may shift, which also include stops at Auburn, Clemson, Florida, and Georgia. Currently, Rivals ranks him as the No. 13 interior offensive lineman in the 2026 class.

With this commitment, Zyon Guiles becomes the second interior offensive lineman to join South Carolina’s 2026 class, joining three-star prospect Anthony Baxter. Speaking about his decision, Guiles shared the key factors that led him to choose the Gamecocks. “What made them right for me I’d definitely say is the family aspect of it,” he told On3. “The development. It was great. Really just I can see myself being around the coaching staff. How they treat their families was good. It’s definitely somewhere I see myself coming in and playing.”

While Shane Beamer was influential in his commitment, Lonnie Teasley, the Gamecocks’ offensive line coach, also played a crucial role. Both Beamer and Teasley visited Carvers Bay High School during the Contact Period, marking the first time in over 20 years that coaches from any Southeastern Conference program had visited the school.

“They tell me I’m one of the top priorities in the ’26 class. That’s something I really love to hear,” Guiles told Sports Talk SC earlier this year. “I like how they all move as one. There’s not different groups, they are all one big family over there. They move in unison. They don’t exclude anybody. Me and Coach Beamer talk almost weekly. He calls me when I get home and asks me how everything is going.”

As of now, South Carolina’s 2026 class includes six committed players, ranking the program at No. 13 nationally.