South Carolina ’s classes from 2023 to 2026 all ranked in the top 20 nationally, but even that hasn’t guaranteed the program can secure elite talents like DJ Jacobs . Landing DJ Jacobs would have been a massive boost for Shane Beamer and South Carolina. His highlight-reel play against Prince Avenue Christian, where he jumped the snap and leveled the quarterback before the handoff, showcased can immediately alter a game. But the top-2027 prospect is now flirting with rival programs, and the Gamecocks may face a battle to keep him in Columbia.

His ties to SEC rival Georgia complicate matters. On October 11, Jacobs told DawgNation , “ Georgia, they’re still in they’re still in it. You know why? I mean, everyone, they’ve got great people on their coaching staff, and so all that.” J

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