4-Star WR Jaiden Kelly-Murray Commits to South Carolina

Kelly-Murray chose the Gamecocks over offers from Florida State and Florida.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Jaiden Kelly-Murray, a 4-star wide receiver from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has committed to play football at the University of South Carolina. The 2027 recruit chose the Gamecocks over offers from Florida State and Florida, where he had previously visited.

Why it matters

Kelly-Murray is considered one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, ranking as the No. 47 WR and No. 9 player in the state of South Carolina. His commitment is a big win for the Gamecocks as they look to build their offense for the future.

The details

The 5-foot-10, 170-pound receiver had a standout junior season, catching 72 passes for 1,072 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also contributed on defense with over 10 tackles and 2 interceptions. Kelly-Murray officially visited South Carolina in June and ultimately decided to stay close to home and join the Gamecocks' 2027 recruiting class.

  • Kelly-Murray received a scholarship offer from South Carolina in January 2025.
  • He unofficially visited South Carolina six times before committing.
  • Kelly-Murray officially committed to South Carolina on March 14, 2026.

The players

Jaiden Kelly-Murray

A 4-star wide receiver prospect from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, ranked as the No. 47 WR and No. 9 player in the state for the 2027 recruiting class.

Mike Norvell

The head coach of the Florida State Seminoles, who offered Kelly-Murray a scholarship in 2025.

Jon Sumrall

The current head coach of the Florida Gators, who offered Kelly-Murray a scholarship in 2025 when he was an assistant under former head coach Billy Napier.

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