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Signee List

DayNamePosHgtWgtHometown (Last School)
12/20/17Wyatt Campbell*OL6-5275Elgin, S.C. (Lugoff-Elgin)
12/20/17Jabari EllisDL6-2280Vance, S.C. (Lake Marion/Georgia Military)
12/20/17Kingsley "J.J." Enagbare*DL6-4259Atlanta, Ga. (Hapeville Charter Academy)
12/20/17Deshaun Fenwick*RB6-1222Bradenton, Fla. (Braden River)
12/20/17Jesus GibbsOL/DL6-3283Dumfries, Va. (Potomac)
12/20/17Jonathan GipsonDB6-2182Hoschton, Ga. (Mill Creek)
12/20/17Jovaughn GwynOL6-2291Charlotte, N.C. (Harding University)
12/20/17Jaycee HornDB6-0190Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)
12/20/17Max Iyama*OL6-5305Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Siegel)
12/20/17Tyquan JohnsonWR6-2193Sylvania, Ga. (Screven County)
12/20/17Tyreek Johnson*DL6-3262Sumter, S.C. (Lakewood)
12/20/17Ernest Jones*LB6-2218Waycross, Ga. (Ware County)
12/20/17Dakereon Joyner*QB6-1200North Charleston, S.C. (Fort Dorchester)
12/20/17Rosendo Louis, Jr.*LB6-1238Deerfield Beach, Fla. (Deerfield Beach)
12/20/17Hank Manos*OL6-4275Chapin, S.C. (Chapin)
12/20/17Israel Mukuamu*DB6-4186Bossier City, La. (Parkway)
12/20/17R.J. Roderick*DB6-1211Summerville, S.C. (Cane Bay)
12/20/17Darius Rush*WR6-2177Greeleyville, S.C. (C.E. Murray)
2/7/18Rick SandidgeDL6-5285Concord, N.C. (Concord)
12/20/17Lavonte Valentine*RB5-11190Melbourne, Fla. (Melbourne Central Catholic)
12/20/17Josh VannWR5-11175Tucker, Ga. (Tucker)
2/7/18Dylan WonnumOL6-5323Tucker, Ga. (Tucker)
* Enrolled in January 2018

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Wyatt Campbell
OL • 6-5 • 275
Elgin, S.C. (Lugoff-Elgin)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Local product who graduated from Lugoff-Elgin (S.C.) High School in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... helped the Demons win eight games and reach the second round of the Class 4A playoffs as a senior offensive lineman in 2017... earned first-team All-USA South Carolina football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... coached by Matthew Campbell... selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas but did not participate due to a knee injury that required surgery... ranked as the 16th-best overall prospect in South Carolina and the No. 78 offensive tackle in the country, according to 247's national composite rankings... considered the Palmetto State's 22nd-best player by Rivals... named to the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region team...brother, Elliott, is an offensive lineman at Wofford.

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Jabari Ellis
DL • 6-2 • 280
Vance, S.C. (Lake Marion/Georgia Military)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Junior college player who spent the past two years at Georgia Military College in Milledgeville, Ga... credited with 22 tackles, including 9.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks during his sophomore season... the Bulldogs posted an 8-2 record in 2017 under head coach Bert Williams... logged 14 tackles including 4.0 tackles for loss and a sack in 2016... graduated from Lake Marion High School in Santee, S.C. in 2016... coached by Chris Carter... was a Shrine Bowl participant following his senior season... considered the 13th best JUCO defensive tackle in the country and No. 47 overall... named to the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region team.

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Kingsley "J.J." Enagbare
DL • 6-4 • 259
Atlanta, Ga. (Hapeville Charter Academy)
Signed: December 20, 2017

"J.J." was named the Class AA Defensive Player of the Year and first-team all-state while prepping at Hapeville Charter Academy in Atlanta... graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... guided the Hornets to a 14-1 record and a Georgia Class AA state championship as a senior... coached by Winston Gordon... ranked as the 10th-best strongside defensive end in the nation and the 29th-best player in the state of Georgia by 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the 36th-best player in Georgia and the 24th-best strongside defensive end in the nation... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.

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Deshaun Fenwick
RB • 6-1 • 222
Bradenton, Fla. (Braden River)
Signed: December 20, 2017

All-purpose running back prospect who graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... rushed for 1,401 yards and scored 17 total touchdowns as a senior at Braden River High School in Bradenton, Fla... helped the Pirates go 10-2 in his final campaign, leading the squad to the Class 7A regional semifinals... was a third-team Class 7A all-state selection as a junior... coached by Curt Bradley... ranked as the No. 15 all-purpose back prospect and the 86th-best player from the state of Florida by 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the 99th-best player in the Sunshine State and the 32nd-best running back in the nation... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team... raised in Louisville, Ky. before moving to Florida while in high school.

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Jesus Gibbs
OL/DL • 6-3 • 283
Dumfries, Va. (Potomac)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Played offensive and defensive tackle for the Potomac Panthers in Dumfries, Va... team went 3-7 in his senior campaign... earned first-team All-USA Virginia football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... coached by Jerry Roadcap... listed as the No. 17 prospect from the state of Virginia in 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the 21st-best player in the state of Virginia... named to the PrepStar All-Region team.

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Jonathan Gipson
DB • 6-2 • 182
Hoschton, Ga. (Mill Creek)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Defensive back who prepped at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga... finished his senior season with 58 total tackles in 2017... showed a nose for the ball, leading the Hawks with four interceptions, 11 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries... had a highlight-reel punt return of 97 yards for a touchdown in the opening game of his final campaign... recorded 54 tackles and three interceptions as a junior... coached by Brent Lol... ranks 37th among cornerbacks nationally for the class of 2018, and is listed as the No. 42 prospect from Georgia according to 247Sports... rated No. 238 on the ESPN300 list... Rivals rates him as the 42nd-best safety in the country and No. 59 in the state of Georgia... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.

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Jovaughn Gwyn
OL • 6-2 • 291
Charlotte, N.C. (Harding University)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Offensive line prospect from Harding University High School in Charlotte, N.C... anchored an offensive line that guided the Rams to a 14-1 record, the 4A state championship and a No. 4 ranking overall in the Tar Heel state... named first-team all-state by the Associated Press... also named to the NC Preps All-Class and 4A All-State teams...earned first-team All-USA North Carolina football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, but did not participate in the game... also competed at The Opening Finals camp... coached by Sam Greiner... ranked as the 17th-best offensive guard prospect in the country, according to 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranks him as the 15th-best player in the Tar Heel state and the 18th-best offensive guard in the country... named to the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region team.

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Jaycee Horn
DB • 6-0 • 190
Alpharetta, Ga. (Alpharetta)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Cornerback who helped Alpharetta win 11 games in 2017, making it to the third round of the Georgia AAAAAA playoffs... was a first-team all-state selection by the Georgia Sports Writers Association... earned second-team All-USA Georgia football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... logged 44 tackles, including 38 solo stops, as a senior, and led the Raiders with five interceptions and 12 pass breakups... was also Alpharetta's primary punt returner, averaging 12.2 yards on 13 returns... selected as an Under Armour All-American and attended The Opening Finals camp... coached by Jacob Nichols... listed as the No. 22 cornerback prospect in the country, and 247's national composite rankings put him as the No. 206 overall recruit for the class of 2018... Rivals ranks him as the 23rd-best player in Georgia, the 20th-best cornerback in the country and No. 189 overall... rated No. 145 on the ESPN300 list and No. 334 on the PrepStar 350 list... son of former NFL wide receiver Joe Horn.

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Max Iyama
OL • 6-5 • 305
Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Siegel)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Offensive line prospect from Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn... graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... the Stars went 4-6 in his senior campaign... earned first-team All-USA Tennessee football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... selected to the Offense Defense All-American Bowl following his senior season... named to the "Dandy Dozen," as one of the top 12 recruits in the Nashville area by The Tennessean... named All-Region 2-6A as a junior... coached by Greg Wyant... ranked as the 15th-best prospect in the Volunteer state, and the 40th-best offensive tackle in the country by 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the sixth-best player in Tennessee, the 12th-best offensive guard in the nation and No. 225 overall... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.

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Tyquan Johnson
WR • 6-2 • 193
Sylvania, Ga. (Screven County)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Wide receiver who caught 32 passes for 661 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior at Screven County in Sylvania Ga., in 2017, leading the Gamecocks to an 11-1 record and the quarterfinal round of the AA state playoffs... caught 32 passes for 822 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior... coached by Ron Duncan... ranked as the 66th-best recruit out of Georgia and the No. 101 wide receiver prospect in the country in 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the 61st-best player in the state of Georgia... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team... also competed in the track & field.

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Tyreek Johnson
DL • 6-3 • 262
Sumter, S.C. (Lakewood)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Graduated from Lakewood High School in Sumter, S.C. in 2017... was injured towards the end of his senior season, leading him to sit out the 2017 season and take a grayshirt before enrolling at South Carolina in January of 2018... registered 72 tackles, including 22 for loss as senior... also blocked six kicks and had five sacks in his final season with the Gators... coached by Larry Cornelius... selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following his senior campaign... ranked as the 14th-best prospect in South Carolina and the 41st-ranked strong-side defensive end in the country by 247's composite rankings.

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Ernest Jones
LB • 6-2 • 218
Waycross, Ga. (Ware County)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Linebacker who graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... logged 112 total tackles, including 70 solo stops and 6.0 tackles for loss as a senior for the Gators of Ware County in Waycross, Ga... also accounted for two sacks, three forced fumbles and five QB hurries in his final campaign... was a first-team all-state Class AAAAA selection... the Gators posted a 5-6 record in his senior season... coached by Franklin Stephens... was the 59th-ranked outside linebacker prospect in the country and 84th-best overall prospect in Georgia, according to 247's national composite rankings... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.

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Dakereon Joyner
QB • 6-1 • 200
North Charleston, S.C. (Fort Dorchester)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Highly-decorated prospect from Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, S.C... graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... named the state's "Mr. Football" after his 2017 season, a year that saw him lead the Patriots to a 13-1 record and a berth in the Class 5A Lower State Championship game... earned second-team All-USA South Carolina football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... finished just shy of 10,000 yards passing for his career... accounted for over 3,400 yards of offense and 52 total touchdowns as a senior... had a career record of 40-3 as a starter for Fort Dorchester... selected to the Offense Defense All-American Bowl and the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas... participated in the Elite 11 Finals camp... named the 2016 South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year... as a junior, he passed for 3,642 yards with 44 touchdowns and rushed for 1,089 yards and 12 scores... Fort Dorchester won its first-ever state championship during his sophomore season in 2015... that season, he threw for 3,202 yards with 33 touchdowns, to go along with 1,058 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns... in eight games as a freshman, he passed for 532 yards and rushed for 231 yards... coached by Steve Laprad... ranked as the No. 9 dual-threat quarterback and the 202nd overall prospect in the country according to 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the third-best player in the state, the 10th-best dual-threat quarterback in the country and No. 199 overall... rated No. 183 on the ESPN300 list and No. 176 on the PrepStar 300 list.

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Rosendo Louis, Jr.
LB • 6-1 • 238
Deerfield Beach, Fla. (Deerfield Beach)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Linebacker from Deerfield Beach (Fla.) High School... graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... helped the Bucks win eight games as a senior, earning the team a top-50 ranking for the state of Florida... was an Under Armour All-American... logged 98 tackles with five sacks and one interception and was first team All-County as a senior... coached by Jevon Glenn... made the Sun Sentinel first-team All-Broward team in 2016 after leading the Bucks in tackles as a junior... listed as the 22nd-ranked inside linebacker prospect in the nation by 247's composite rankings, and the No. 72 player from Florida for the class of 2018... rated as the No. 19 inside linebacker prospect by Rivals... ranked No. 239 on the ESPN300 list. named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.

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Hank Manos
OL • 6-4 • 275
Chapin, S.C. (Chapin)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Local product who graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... played for the Eagles of Chapin (S.C.) High School, leading them to a 7-5 mark in his senior season... earned first-team All-USA South Carolina football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... coached by Justin Gentry... selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas... also selected to play in the Under Armour All-American game... is an accomplished wrestler, earning the 285-pound title in Class 4A and finishing the season 40-0 as a junior... named The State's co-Wrestler of the Year in 2017... ranked as the No. 11 center prospect in the country and the eighth-best overall prospect in South Carolina, according to 247's national composite rankings... Rivals tabbed him as the Palmetto State's 17th-best player... named to the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region team.

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Israel Mukuamu
DB • 6-4 • 186
Bossier City, La. (Parkway)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Defensive back prospect from Bossier City, La., where he played his senior season for the Panthers of Parkway High School... team posted a 5-6 mark... selected to the Offense Defense All-American Bowl following his senior season... graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... coached by Neil May... originally from Moncks Corner, S.C. but moved to Louisiana prior to his senior year of high school... logged 69 tackles in help the Stags go 9-3 in 2016, after they finished 3-7 in 2015... Rivals ranked him as the 19th-best player in the state of Louisiana and the 35th-best safety in the country... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.

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R.J. Roderick
DB • 6-1 • 211
Summerville, S.C. (Cane Bay)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Defensive back prospect who graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... was a triple-option quarterback who helped the Cobras of Cane Bay (Summerville, S.C.) win nine of 12 games and reach the second round of the 4A playoffs, despite missing six games mid-season due to injury... ran for 354 yards, passed for 188 and totaled 10 touchdowns over six games...selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas... rushed for 1,778 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior... coached by Russell Zehr... ranked No. 21 among South Carolina recruits for 2018, and is the 95th-ranked safety in the nation according to 247's composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the 18th-best player in the state of South Carolina... named to the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region team... given first name is Ronald.

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Darius Rush
WR • 6-2 • 177
Greeleyville, S.C. (C.E. Murray)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Wide receiver who prepped at C.E. Murray High School in Greeleyville, S.C... graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... led the War Eagles to an 11-2 record and the Class A Lower State finals... named the Region 5-A co-Player of Year... caught 47 passes for 863 yards and 17 touchdowns, rushed for 125 yards and a TD and returned a kickoff for a score as a senior... selected to the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following his senior season... had 1,243 all-purpose yards and 18 total touchdowns as a junior... rushed for 612 yards and 12 scores and caught 14 passes for 228 yards and three scores... added 36 tackles and two interceptions on defense... coached by Chad Wilkes... ranked 19th overall in the state and is the 151st best wide receiver prospect in the country according to 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the 23rd-best player in the state of South Carolina... named to the PrepStar All-Atlantic Region team.

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Rick Sandidge
DL • 6-5 • 285
Concord, N.D. (Concord)
Signed: February 7, 2018

Defensive lineman who recorded 83 tackles and seven sacks during his senior season at Concord (N.C.) High School... coached by Glen Padgett... the Spiders went 5-7 in 2017... named to the NC Preps All-Class and 3A All-State and teams... earned first-team All-USA North Carolina football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... participated in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas... Rivals ranks him as the second-best defensive tackle in the country, the third-best player in the state and No. 45 nationally... considered the sixth-best player in North Carolina, the 14th-best defensive tackle in the country and No. 141 overall by 247Sports composite ranking... ranked No. 136 overall and was considered the 11th-best defensive tackle in the country as part of PrepStar's Dream Team.

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Lavonte Valentine
RB • 5-11 • 190
Melbourne, Fla. (Melbourne Central Catholic)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Speedy running back who prepped at Melbourne (Fla.) Central Catholic High School... graduated in December and enrolled at South Carolina in January... the Hustlers, under the direction of head coach Stacy Sizemore, posted an 8-4 record in 2017... missed much of his senior season after undergoing knee surgery, but ran for 884 yards (9.6 yards per carry) and accounted for 14 total touchdowns in 2016... won the Florida 4A 100-meter title with a time of 10.61 in the spring of 2017... also plans to compete in track for the Gamecocks... ranked as the No. 18 all-purpose back prospect and the 95th-best player from the state of Florida in 247's national composite rankings... Rivals ranked him as the 85th-best player in Florida and the 26th-best running back in the nation... named to the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team.

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Josh Vann
WR • 5-11 • 175
Tucker, Ga. (Tucker)
Signed: December 20, 2017

Wide receiver who helped Tucker (Ga.) High School reach the Class AAAAAA state Final Four in his senior season... was a first-team all-state selection... the Tigers, under head coach Bryan Lamar, finished the 2017 season with a 12-2 record and a No. 24 ranking in the state... caught 46 passes for 867 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior, and added 141 yards and a touchdown rushing... a U.S. Army All-American Bowl participant who also competed at The Opening Finals camp... scored 13 touchdowns on 63 catches for 1,300 yards as a junior... ranked as the No. 25 wide receiver prospect in the country in 247's national composite rankings, and 146th-best prospect nationally... Rivals ranks him as the 24th-best player in Georgia, the 37th-best wide receiver in the country and No. 191 overall... rated No. 233 on the ESPN300 list and No. 280 on the PrepStar 300 list.

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Dylan Wonnum
OL • 6-5 • 323
Tucker, Ga. (Tucker)
Signed: February 7, 2018

Offensive lineman who prepped at Tucker (Ga.) High School... helped the Tigers go 12-2 and earn a No. 24 ranking in the state... Tucker reached the Class AAAAAA state Final Four in his senior season... was a first-team all-state selection... earned first-team All-USA Georgia football team accolades as selected by USA TODAY as a senior... credited with 24 pancake blocks as a senior... anchored an offensive line that pounded out 258.7 yards per game and 7.9 yards per carry... named an Under Armour All-American... coached by Bryan Lamar... ranks 13th in national composite rankings of offensive tackle prospects, and is listed as the 178th-best overall prospect in the country... ranked No. 117 on the ESPN300 list... listed No. 36 overall and the fourth-best offensive tackle in the country as part of PrepStar's Dream Team... brother of current Gamecock standout D.J. Wonnum.

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