One of many prime targets at quarterback for 2026 for South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and quarterbacks coach Mike Shula is off the board a couple of months sooner than anticipated.
Brady Smigiel 6-4 220) of Newport Park, CA introduced Saturday afternoon that he has dedicated to Michigan over the Gamecocks, UCLA and Washington. Smigiel made springtime unofficial visits to all 4 faculties and had deliberate to take his official visits in June earlier than rendering a choice.
Smigiel and his household made a multi-day go to to USC in late March. He did likewise with Michigan in April when he was readily available for the Wolverines’ spring sport. Per a supply, Michigan made a really robust push for Smigiel whereas South Carolina, which has additionally been recruiting former dedication Landon Duckworth, apparently was not making the identical push for Smigiel.
Final season Smigiel, who was as soon as dedicated to Florida State, handed for 3521 yards and 49 touchdowns.
Duckworth (6-3 187) of Jackson, AL dedicated to South Carolina in August of 2023 and decommitted the next June. The Gamecocks, nevertheless, have gotten again closely concerned with Duckworth. He made an unofficial go to in April and is scheduled for an official go to June sixth. He additionally has official visits set with Georgia, Florida State and Ole Miss.
For his profession Duckworth has thrown for 5735 yards and 69 touchdowns and has rushed for 1052 yards and 20 touchdowns.
At this level, South Carolina doesn’t have another provided 2026 quarterbacks on their board who’re scheduled for an official go to.
