Gamecocks’ newest football commitment is O-lineman from Alabama
South Carolina’s latest football commitment is a self-proclaimed “People Mover” from Alabama.
Three-star offensive lineman Jaxon Elston (6-4, 325) announced a commitment to the Gamecocks on Sunday afternoon with a social media post.
He’s the Gamecocks’ seventh pledge for the Class of 2027 and third on the offensive line.
Elston lists himself as a “People Mover” on his X/Twitter bio. He’s from Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama and was teammates with incoming South Carolina freshman linebacker Keenan Britt.
South Carolina 2027 recruiting class
- 4-star safety Jernard Albright — committed on Dec. 25
- 3-star quarterback Jerry Meyer III — committed on April 3
- Offensive lineman Will Endicott — committed on April 27
- Defensive lineman John Archer — committed on April 29
- Wide receiver DJ Huggins — committed on April 30
- Tight end Judah Lancaster — committed on May 1
- Offensive lineman Jaxon Elston — committed on May 10
This story was originally published May 10, 2026 at 2:20 PM.
Dwayne McLemore
The State