USC 2010 Recruiting Class

South Carolina Gamecocks:

Scout.com Team Rankings: 34th
Rivals.com Team Rankings: 25th
ESPN Team Rankings: 23rd
Cumulative average: 27.3


QB:
Connor Shaw - 3 stars
Dylan Thompson - 2 stars

USC thinks they have found their replacement for Stephen Garcia once he leaves in Shaw. Shaw is so highly thought of that most think he's got the talent to come in and win the backup QB job as a true freshman. Thompson is raw, but has potential. But he signed with the understanding that he will start at QB, and if that doesn't work out, he could move to another position.

RB:
Marcus Lattimore - 5 stars

USC put all their eggs in one basket at running back, and it seems to have paid off very handsomely. Lattimore is thought to be the most ready runningback in the nation to come in and play right away. He will have his hands full trying to win the job from starters Brian Maddox and Kenny Miles.

WR:
Nick Jones - 3 stars
Ace Sanders - 3 stars

Both Jones and Sanders will have a chance to play as freshmen because of their kick/punt return abilities plus USC's lack of a true slot receiver.

TE:
None.

OL:
A.J. Cann - 4 stars
Ronald Patrick - 3 stars
Tramell Williams - 3 stars
Corey Robinson - 2 stars
Cody Gibson - 3 stars
Duvon Millsap - 3 stars

USC put together a very impressive OL class. Cann, Patrick, Williams, and Millsap will all have a chance to see playing time as freshmen. Cann and Williams both have a legitimate shot at winning a starting job at center. Gibson and Robinson have a lot of potential at offensive tackle, but will need redshirt years to gain bulk.

DT:
Kelcy Quarles - 3 stars
J.T. Surratt - 3 stars
Byron Jerideau - 2 stars

Quarles was an Army All-American, but I expect Surratt and Jerideau to be ahead of him on the depth chart for his freshman year. Jerideau is a junior college prospect who comes in with three years to play three. Surratt may be the most underrated player of this class, and will have a chance to get playing time as a freshman.

DE:
Corey Simmons - 2 stars

Simmons was a late addition to USC's class, but he has good bloodlines. His father played in the NFL for several years. Simmons could end up at defensive end, tight end, or defensive tackle.

LB:
Brandon Golson - 3 stars
Toquavius Gilchrist - 3 stars

Gilchrist is expected to come in and compete for a starting job and is also another junior college transfer that has three years to play three. Golson may redshirt, but he has undeniable pass rush skills, but he will need to time to learn one of the linebacker spots.

S:
Sharrod Golightly - 3 stars

Golightly is a smart player. He will probably take a redshirt year to add bulk.

CB:
Victor Hampton - 3 stars
Brison Williams - 3 stars
Cadarious Sanders - 3 stars

Hampton will probably come in and challenge for the third spot, though I still expect CC Whitlock to win that battle. Hampton and Williams have very bright futures. Sanders adds even more depth to this class.

K/P:
Patrick Fish - 2 stars

USC hopes that Fish can come in and win the punting duties to take some of the stress off Spencer Lanning, but if he wants to win it, he'll have to beat out UNC transfer Jay Wooten as well.