2018 South Carolina High School Football Commits: Clemson and USC dominant early

By Eric Frantz May 9, 2017, 11:00am

Tigers, Gamecocks own six of state's 10 current commits

Derion Kendricks highlights
Watch the Clemson wide receiver commit and South Pointe star in action from his junior season.

The Palmetto State is rich in football talent and tradition. It's contribution to the sport at all levels is undeniable. With the NCAA's recent decision to allow an early signing period (Dec. 20-22) this upcoming school year, here's a look at the next round of seniors currently pledged to an NCAA FBS school thanks to our partners at 247sports.com.

2018 South Carolina high school football commits:

Braden Galloway, TE, Seneca (Clemson)
Josh Belk, DT, Lewisville (Richburg) (Clemson)
Derion Kendrick, WR, South Pointe (Rock Hill) (Clemson)
Jake Venables, OLB, Daniel (Central) (Clemson)
Hank Manos, C, Chapin (South Carolina)
Darius Rush, WR, C.E. Murray (Greeleyville) (South Carolina)
Kelijiha Brown, DT, Saluda (Wake Forest)
Zion Keith, WR, Wilson (Florence) (Wake Forest)
Bryce Thompson, ATH, Ben Lippen (Columbia) (Virginia Tech)
Elijah Rodgers, CB, Blacksburg (Indiana)




South Pointe's Derion Kendrick has committed to Clemson.
South Pointe's Derion Kendrick has committed to Clemson.
Photo by Dean Swint