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Priority South Carolina target now a five-star in 'Industry Ranking'

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Priority South Carolina EDGE target Rodney Dunham is officially part of the five-star club in the On3 Industry Ranking.

After On3 pushed a major update to its rankings last week, the rest of the recruiting industry is doing the same which has resulted in major changes to the “Industry Ranking.”

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There are now 20 five-stars in the class, a number that will eventually increase to 32 to match the first round of the NFL Draft, which resulted in Dunham moving to five-star status as the No. 19 prospect in the class of 2026.

As a reminder, the IR is a weighted average of the four major recruiting media sites, On3, 247Sports, Rivals, and ESPN.

For football, the algorithm is weighted as follows: On3 (35%), 247Sports (35%), Rivals.com (20%) and ESPN (10%). 

The Industry Ranking considers the 6-foot-4, 215-pound Dunham to be the No. 3 EDGE in his class and the No. 3 prospect in North Carolina.

On3 is even higher on Dunham, ranking him the No. 7 overall prospect in the country.

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“Athletic pass rusher with the skill set and functional movement skills that point to a high upside,” On3 Director of Rankings Charles Power said. “Measured at around 6-foot-4, 215 pounds with good length as a junior. Lines up on the edge for his high school team, rushing the passer out of two and three-point stances. Limber athlete who has very smooth movements.

“Displays outstanding get-off, bursting off the snap. Has excellent curvilinear movement skills, showing the ability to accelerate while rounding the edge. Dips his shoulder to shirk contact with offensive tackles. Closes quickly on ball carriers once in the backfield. Play speed is evident as he stalks down ball carriers from behind. Shows burgeoning power at the point of attack, shedding offensive linemen once engaged.

“Will need to continue developing from a physical and technical standpoint. Could stand to improve his production. A younger prospect for the cycle, turning 18 years old in July before his freshman season of college football.”

The highest-ranked South Carolina commitment in the updated Industry Rankiing remains Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe four-star safety J’Zavien Currence.

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Currence is ranked the No. 71 overall and No. 6 safety in his class.

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