South Carolina Gamecocks
· 2026-06-29
South Carolina Gamecocks landed a commitment from 2027 three-star linebacker Jackson Ross on Sunday evening.
The Gamecocks' recruiting class gets a boost with Ross' addition, their fourth commitment of the week.
Ross, a 6-foot-3 and 215-pound linebacker from Hammond School in Columbia, South Carolina, chose the Gamecocks over other schools.
He displays impressive closing speed, play recognition, and physicality for a linebacker at the high school level.
Ross' commitment is a significant addition to the Gamecocks' class, which now ranks in the top 50 nationally.
Hudson Standish, 247Sports National Analyst, praises Ross as a "stout, do-it-all high school athlete with explosive power and sudden redirection ability".
The Gamecocks will face Kent State Golden Flashes on 2026-09-05 in their next game.
Ross joins other recent commits, including four-star defensive back Kelvin Millington and four-star wide receiver Iveon Lewis.
He recorded 102 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, and an interception as a junior.
Ross' athleticism and motor make him a valuable asset to the Gamecocks' defense.
The Gamecocks' recruiting efforts have been successful, with four commitments in one week.
Alex Joyce, a graduate from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism, reported on Ross' likelihood of committing to the Gamecocks nearly three weeks ago.