USC Recruiting

Gamecocks land big commitment from DT Stephon Taylor

Stephon Taylor
Stephon Taylor

South Carolina added a big piece to its 2016 signing class on Wednesday.

Defensive tackle Stephon Taylor of New Orleans announced he would sign with the Gamecocks during an early-morning ceremony at his school, McDonogh 35.

He also considered LSU, Florida State, Texas and Oklahoma.

The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Taylor is considered a four-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and Scout.

He’s the 16th-best prospect in the state of Louisiana and 26th-best defensive tackle in this class, according to 247Sports’ Composite ranking that factors in all networks.

This story was originally published February 3, 2016 at 9:44 AM.

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