South Carolina Gamecocks
· 2026-07-04
The South Carolina Gamecocks have landed a major recruiting victory with the commitment of four-star in-state offensive lineman Nate Carson.
Carson announced his decision on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel, choosing the Gamecocks over Clemson, Georgia, and Colorado.
He is rated a consensus four-star prospect and ranks as the No. 184 overall player, the No. 24 player at his position, and the No. 6 recruit in the state of South Carolina.
This commitment is a significant win for the Gamecocks, who have been battling Clemson for Carson's services for over a year.
The Gamecocks were his first Division I offer, extending a scholarship in September 2024.
Carson's commitment is the third blue-chip prospect the Gamecocks have added in the past three days, joining five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson and four-star safety Davion Jones.
The Gamecocks will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next game against the Kent State Golden Flashes on 2026-09-05.
Carson's decision was likely influenced by his numerous visits to the Gamecocks' campus, including six visits since 2024.
He also took trips to Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, and Tennessee before returning to both in-state schools during the summer.
The Gamecocks' coaching staff, including head coach Shane Beamer, played a key role in securing Carson's commitment.
Carson's recruitment was a long and winding road, with multiple schools offering him scholarships and visiting him throughout the fall.
He took unofficial visits to Clemson, Alabama, Nebraska, and South Carolina, and later scheduled official visits with the Tigers, Aggies, Volunteers, and Gamecocks.
But in the end, the Gamecocks' persistence and commitment to Carson paid off, as he chose to stay in-state and play for the Gamecocks.
The Gamecocks' fans are likely thrilled with the news, as Carson is a highly touted prospect who can help anchor the team's offensive line.
Carson's commitment is a major boost to the Gamecocks' recruiting class, which is shaping up to be one of the best in the country.
The Gamecocks will look to continue their recruiting momentum in the coming weeks and months, as they prepare for the upcoming season.