Jerry Meyer III Commits to South Carolina Gamecocks

2027 quarterback becomes fourth player to join Gamecocks' recruiting class

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:19pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football game or match, with sharp, overlapping planes in the official colors of the South Carolina Gamecocks.The commitment of 2027 quarterback Jerry Meyer III adds another piece to South Carolina's growing recruiting class.Columbia Today

Jerry Meyer III, a 2027 quarterback prospect, has announced his commitment to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Meyer, a three-star recruit, previously decommitted from TCU before choosing the Gamecocks. He joins a 2027 recruiting class that now includes four total commits, including highly-rated cornerback Aamaury Fountain and wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray.

Why it matters

The Gamecocks are looking to build momentum on the recruiting trail under head coach Shane Beamer. While South Carolina hasn't typically landed top-ranked classes, they have shown an ability to land key targets, and Meyer's commitment continues that trend.

The details

Meyer is rated as the 973rd-best player in the country, the 56th-best quarterback in the 2027 class, and the 128th-best player in the state of Texas. In 2024, he threw for 3,308 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions, and was named the Texas District 11-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year.

  • Meyer received a scholarship offer from South Carolina in January 2026.
  • Meyer decommitted from TCU shortly after receiving the Gamecocks' offer.
  • Meyer announced his commitment to South Carolina on April 3, 2026.

The players

Jerry Meyer III

A 2027 quarterback prospect who has committed to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He is a three-star recruit ranked as the 973rd-best player in the country and the 56th-best quarterback in his class.

Shane Beamer

The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks football team, who is looking to build momentum on the recruiting trail.

Aamaury Fountain

A highly-rated cornerback who is one of the other commits in South Carolina's 2027 recruiting class.

Jaiden Kelly-Murray

A wide receiver who is also part of South Carolina's 2027 recruiting class.

Jernard Albright

A top-20 player in the state of Georgia who has been committed to South Carolina since December of last year.

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What’s next

Meyer will look to continue his development as a quarterback and build chemistry with the other commits in South Carolina's 2027 recruiting class. The Gamecocks will also look to add more top talent to the class as official visits pick up.

The takeaway

South Carolina's 2027 recruiting class is starting to take shape, with Meyer's commitment adding another talented player to the group. While the Gamecocks may not typically land top-ranked classes, they have shown an ability to identify and land key targets, which could pay dividends down the road.