Big-Time Boost for Beamer’s Bunch: 4-Star DL Noah Clark Commits to South Carolina
South Carolina football landed a major recruiting victory with the commitment of four-star defensive lineman Noah Clark, one of the most coveted prospects in the Southeast. Clark made his decision public with an emphatic “BANNNNNGGGGG!!!,” signaling a major win for Shane Beamer and the Gamecock coaching staff as they continue to build one of the SEC’s most formidable recruiting classes.
Clark, who hails from the talent-rich state of North Carolina, chose the Gamecocks over a strong list of finalists that included NC State, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech. His decision caps off a competitive recruitment that saw multiple Power Five programs battling for his signature.
Rated as a top-10 player in North Carolina and a Top 150 national recruit, Clark brings size, explosiveness, and tenacity to South Carolina’s defensive front. Standing out on film with his relentless motor and ability to shed blocks, he projects as a future difference-maker in the trenches.
The commitment is yet another testament to the recruiting momentum that Shane Beamer has sustained throughout the 2026 cycle. With players like Landon Duckworth, J’Zavien Currence, and Zyon Guiles already on board, Clark’s addition gives the Gamecocks another blue-chip weapon on the defensive side of the ball.
“Noah’s got that SEC-ready frame and mindset,” one recruiting analyst noted. “He’s the kind of guy who can anchor a defensive line and make plays from day one.”
Clark has been praised for his leadership and high character off the field as well. His commitment also strengthens South Carolina’s presence in North Carolina — a key recruiting battleground where the Gamecocks continue to make serious noise.
With this pickup, the Gamecocks now move one step closer to assembling a top-tier class that could reshape the program’s future. Clark’s “Welcome Home” message will ring loud in Columbia — and across the SEC.
Stay tuned. The Beamer train isn’t slowing down any time soon.
