Video Breakdown: 4-star DL Xzavier McLeod commits to South Carolina
It was just about two weeks ago that South Carolina landed not one but two of the state’s top prospects. Flash forward to today and now the Gamecocks can say that three of the four top players in South Carolina are committed to USC.
Camden High School standout defensive tackle Xzavier McLeod has announced his commitment to the Gamecocks. At just under 6-foot-5, 325 pounds, McLeod is rated as the third overall prospect in the state. He’s also listed as the 23rd top defensive lineman in the nation.
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With the commitments last month of Markee Anderson and Monteque Rhames, USC has now earned pledges from the number two, three, and four overall prospects from South Carolina.
What stands out about the way McLeod plays is that he’s physical and has power. But yet despite being are big as he is, he still moves around extremely well. He has the ability to cause pressure in the backfield with his closing speed.
Mcleod chooses USC over some big name schools including, Georgia, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma and Florida.
Update: Where South Carolina stands with their 2023 recruiting class (As of 8/17/22)
Since our last update two weeks ago, South Carolina has seen some changes to their 2023 recruiting class.
While nothing can become official until December 15, here’s a list of the 17 prospects who have committed to South Carolina so far. The Gamecocks currently rank 21st on On3’s team recruiting rankings.
4-star OL Markee Anderson
Ranked as the No.2 prospect in the state of South Carolina, Anderson is highest commitment in the Shane Beamer era. A dominant run blocker, the Dorman High product stands at 6-4, 300 pounds. A 5A state-runner up in the shot put as a junior, Anderson chooses the Gamecocks over a long list of power five schools including Clemson, North Carolina, LSU and Kentucky.
