South Carolina to Host Talented Defensive Prospect on Visit

Marquis Bryant, a standout from Rolesville, North Carolina, has just announced his upcoming visit to the South Carolina football program. The 2027 defensive back, who posted the news on his social media along with an On3 recruiting graphic, revealed that he will be in Columbia for an unofficial visit on March 8th. In addition to South Carolina, Bryant has plans to visit several other top programs this spring, including Clemson, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Notre Dame, and Tennessee.

At 6’1″ and 190 pounds, Bryant has already made waves in the recruiting world. Though he is currently unranked by On3 (who has only ranked the top 85 prospects for the 2027 cycle), he has earned 4-star recognition from 247Sports and Rivals. 247Sports places him among the nation’s top-100 recruits.

While On3 lists Bryant as a cornerback, he also plays safety and has the athleticism and size that South Carolina’s defensive backs coach Torrian Gray typically seeks in his players. Bryant’s smooth agility, combined with his physicality and speed, have made him a key player in a highly competitive North Carolina high school football scene. This past season, he earned multiple all-state honors.

With nearly 20 power-conference programs extending offers, Bryant has his pick of elite schools. While NC State, located in Raleigh, is considered an early favorite, other prestigious programs like Tennessee, Penn State, North Carolina, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, Miami, Florida State, and Ole Miss have also thrown their hats in the ring.

This rising star is definitely one to watch in the recruiting world this spring!

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South Carolina Gamecocks Eliminated from Jared Curtis Recruitment Race

In a major development for the 2026 recruiting class, Jared Curtis has officially narrowed down his college choices, and unfortunately, the South Carolina Gamecocks have been cut from the running.

On Saturday, the highly coveted five-star quarterback announced that his decision is now down to Georgia and Oregon. This leaves South Carolina on the outside looking in, as the Gamecocks no longer appear to be in contention for Curtis’s commitment.

However, it’s important to note that Curtis has made it clear he will only be taking official visits to Georgia and Oregon, despite previously planning to visit South Carolina in late June. While this doesn’t completely shut the door on the Gamecocks, it does place them at a significant disadvantage.

Curtis, who is regarded as the No. 1 quarterback and the second-best player overall in the 2026 class, is also considered the best player from Tennessee according to composite rankings. His status as a five-star recruit makes his decision a highly watched one.

Even though it’s still early in the recruiting cycle, and the Gamecocks have ample opportunities to secure a strong class this year, missing out on Curtis is undoubtedly a blow.

Currently, South Carolina has five commitments in the 2026 class, with J’Zavien Currence, a standout safety who has been committed since last October, leading the charge.