South Carolina just landed one of the most intriguing running back prospects in the 2027 recruiting class as Georgia standout Brayden Tyson committed to the Gamecocks.
The 6-foot-1, 225-pound RB gives Shane Beamer, Kendal Briles, and Stan Drayton a massive recruiting win after South Carolina desperately needed to add high school talent back into the running back room. Tyson combines elite vision, patience, footwork, and physicality with SEC-ready size, making him one of the most unique backs USC has landed in years.
On today’s episode, we break down:
How South Carolina beat Miami and other major programs for Tyson
Why Tyson is a PERFECT fit in Kendal Briles’ offense
What makes Tyson different from other RBs on the roster
His insane production at the Georgia 6A level
The SEC bloodlines connection through his father DeAngelo Tyson
Stan Drayton’s impact on recruiting already
Why Shane Beamer called the RB recruiting drought “unacceptable”
What’s next for South Carolina at running back in the 2027 cycle
We also discuss other major RB targets like Tre Segarra, Franklin Richardson, and Javarris Warner as the Gamecocks continue building one of their most important recruiting classes yet.
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