South Carolina recruit rises to four-star ranking in updated On3 list.

Breaking news for South Carolina recruiting, cornerback Peyton Dyer is officially in the Blue Chip club, receiving a four-star ranking in On3’s latest update to the class of 2026. This marks a significant jump for the 6-foot-1, 190-pounder, who committed to the Gamecocks last October. Dyer’s recruiting stock has surged since his commitment, with his latest performance at the Under Armour camp in Atlanta showcasing his talent at one of the most prestigious camps in the country.

Previously ranked as the No. 25 cornerback in the nation, Dyer has climbed to No. 20 in his position and No. 189 overall, boasting an impressive rating of 90. However, South Carolina will face some tough competition to keep Dyer on board, as the former three-star recruit has already planned official visits to Georgia and Southern Cal, alongside his scheduled trip to Columbia.

Dyer is part of a small but strong group of South Carolina commitments in the On300 rankings. Alongside him is J’Zavien Currence, a four-star safety from Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe. Currence, who holds a rating of 91, experienced a slight slip in the overall rankings, now sitting at No. 111. This drop is likely a result of new players entering the top 100 rather than any significant decline in his performance. Currence remains the No. 10 safety in the country and the No. 3 player in South Carolina.

Also making his mark is Jamel Howse, a four-star tight end from Newberry (S.C.). Howse holds a rating of 90, is ranked No. 188 overall, and is the No. 11 tight end in the class. He remains firmly in the On300 rankings.

These updates come as part of On3’s latest rankings, which are compiled by the company’s in-house evaluators, differing from the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average of the four major recruiting sites. This is the first major update since October and has seen some of the biggest shifts in the entire recruiting cycle.

Charles Power, On3’s Director of Scouting and Rankings, explains that the changes reflect deeper analysis of the 2026 class, including a review of junior seasons, film, and recent national all-star game performances. In total, 56 new prospects have entered the On300 with this update, which often leads to more volatile rankings early in the cycle.

Here’s a quick look at South Carolina’s latest On3 rankings:

• S J’Zavien Currence: 91 Rating, No. 111 overall, No. 10 safety
• TE Jamel Howse: 90 Rating, No. 188 overall, No. 11 tight end
• CB Peyton Dyer: 90 Rating, No. 189 overall, No. 20 cornerback
• LB/EDGE Keenan Britt: 87 Rating, No. 80 EDGE
• OL Anthony Baxter: 83 Rating, No. 87 interior offensive lineman

Stay tuned as these rankings continue to evolve throughout the cycle!