No. 3 player in state of SC commits to Gamecocks football team
South Carolina football landed another in-state commitment on Thursday night.
Eastside High School Class of 2025 defensive end/tight end Jaquavious Dodd committed to Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. Dodd is the 13th commitment for the class and sixth from South Carolina and will play edge rusher for USC.
He ranks as the second highest commit in South Carolina’s class, only trailing four-star cornerback Shamari Earls (who’s now being heavily pursued by Georgia and Michigan).
“I like the family atmosphere and that it is still close to home,” Dodd told The State. “Coach Beamer has a great vision for the program and I am excited to be part of the future of Gamecock Football.”
Dodd picked USC over Virginia, Virginia Tech, UConn and Florida State, among others. He took official visits to UConn and Virginia and an unofficial visit to the Seminoles.
Dodd was offered by USC defensive ends Sterling Lucas in May. He attended a Gamecocks camp last summer.
247Sports Composite ranks Dodd (6-foot-5, 225) as a four-star prospect and the No. 3 player in SC’s Class of 2025, as well as the No. 21 edge rusher and No. 267 recruit nationally.
“I think my size, length and athleticism will be a real asset to the program,” Dodd said.
The 6-foot-6 rising senior had 53 tackles and a team-high 13 sacks last season. Dodd plays tight end on offense. He also plays basketball and runs track.
With the addition of Dodd, USC’s 2025 class ranks No. 25 nationally. Seven players have committed to the Gamecocks since the start of the month.
South Carolina football class of 2025
This story was originally published June 20, 2024 at 9:12 PM.
