As the early signing period kicks off Wednesday, South Carolina football has officially begun locking in members of its 2026 recruiting class.
The latest signee to submit his paperwork is four-star linebacker Andrew Harris, a standout from Weddington High School in Matthews, North Carolina.
Although Harris is labeled as an EDGE in most recruiting databases, South Carolina plans to use him as a linebacker. Defensive coordinator Clayton White is known for generating pressure from the second level, meaning Harris will still have plenty of opportunities to disrupt plays in the backfield.
According to the Rivals Industry Ranking, Harris is considered a top-20 prospect in North Carolina and sits at No. 381 nationally. He’s ranked No. 18 in the state and No. 36 among EDGE rushers. If his rating were applied strictly to the linebacker position, he would project as the No. 25 linebacker in the country.
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GamecockCentral.com offered additional insight into USC’s newest defensive pickup:
- Primary recruiter: Clayton White
- Notable offers: NC State, Ohio State, Miami, Auburn, USC (Southern Cal), Texas, Texas A&M, Tennessee, LSU, Michigan, Florida, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Missouri, Indiana, West Virginia, Michigan State, Louisville, Vanderbilt, Penn State
When asked why he chose South Carolina, Harris kept it simple:
“The players I’ve been around, the people who I’m going to be around with on a daily basis.”
The Gamecocks continue to strengthen their defensive future with Harris now officially on board.
