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Top Recruit Kelly-Murray Decommits from South Carolina
Highly touted high school player expected to flip commitment to Virginia Tech
Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:13am
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A top high school recruit's surprise decommitment shakes up the college football landscape.Summerville TodayJaiden Kelly-Murray, a standout high school football player who had previously committed to the University of South Carolina, has decommitted from the Gamecocks and is now expected to flip his commitment to Virginia Tech.
Why it matters
Kelly-Murray was a top recruit for the Gamecocks, and his decommitment is a significant loss for the program. This move could have major implications for both South Carolina and Virginia Tech's upcoming football seasons and recruiting classes.
The details
Kelly-Murray, who starred last season for Summerville High School before transferring to Oceanside Collegiate, had originally committed to play for the University of South Carolina. However, on Monday night, the highly touted prospect announced that he was decommitting from the Gamecocks and is now likely to commit to Virginia Tech instead.
- Kelly-Murray committed to South Carolina in June 2025.
- He decommitted from the Gamecocks on April 14, 2026.
The players
Jaiden Kelly-Murray
A standout high school football player who had previously committed to the University of South Carolina but has now decommitted and is expected to flip his commitment to Virginia Tech.
University of South Carolina
The college football program that had previously secured a commitment from Kelly-Murray but has now lost him as a recruit.
Virginia Tech
The college football program that is now expected to land the commitment of highly touted recruit Jaiden Kelly-Murray after he decommitted from South Carolina.
What’s next
Kelly-Murray is expected to officially announce his commitment to Virginia Tech in the coming days.
The takeaway
This decommitment is a significant blow to South Carolina's football recruiting efforts, while it represents a major coup for Virginia Tech as they look to bolster their roster for the upcoming season.
