South Carolina lands Texas QB Jerry Meyer III

Quarterback commits to Gamecocks after previous TCU pledge

Apr. 3, 2026 at 2:59pm

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Waxahachie, Texas quarterback Jerry Meyer III has announced his commitment to the University of South Carolina football program, choosing the Gamecocks over offers from several other major college programs. Meyer had previously been committed to TCU but parted ways with the Horned Frogs in February after their offensive coordinator, Kendal Briles, left to join the South Carolina coaching staff.

Why it matters

The addition of Meyer, a three-star prospect ranked among the top quarterbacks in Texas, is a significant recruiting win for South Carolina and head coach Shane Beamer as they look to build the program back to prominence in the SEC. Meyer's relationship with Briles was a key factor in his decision, highlighting the importance of coaching continuity and player-coach trust in the recruiting process.

The details

Meyer told Rivals recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman that Briles' move to South Carolina was a 'big part of this decision' and that he has a 'great relationship' with the offensive coordinator that he trusts. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound quarterback passed for 2,754 yards and 33 touchdowns as a junior in 2025, and he is ranked as the No. 110 overall prospect in Texas and the No. 56 quarterback nationally.

  • Meyer announced his commitment to South Carolina on Friday, April 3, 2026.
  • He had previously been committed to TCU but parted ways with the Horned Frogs in February 2026 after their offensive coordinator, Kendal Briles, left to join the South Carolina staff.

The players

Jerry Meyer III

A three-star quarterback prospect from Waxahachie, Texas who is ranked as the No. 110 overall player in the state and the No. 56 quarterback nationally.

Kendal Briles

The offensive coordinator at South Carolina who previously held the same position at TCU, where he had recruited and developed a relationship with Meyer.

Shane Beamer

The head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks football program.

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What they’re saying

“'Coach Briles was a big part of this decision. I have a great relationship with him, and he has my trust. I'm also thankful for the rest of the staff and the relationship being established there.'”

— Jerry Meyer III, Quarterback

“'I think just the overall program and how it's being run, the coaches behind it all and the relationships that have been built just made it feel right. I think the most exciting part is being able to progress at a high level with great coaches who will push me to get where I want to be.'”

— Jerry Meyer III, Quarterback

What’s next

Meyer will join the South Carolina program this summer and compete for the starting quarterback job, with the goal of leading the Gamecocks to success in the SEC in the coming years.

The takeaway

South Carolina's ability to pull a talented in-state quarterback prospect like Meyer away from other major offers, particularly after he had previously committed elsewhere, is a strong sign of the progress the program is making under head coach Shane Beamer. The relationship between Meyer and new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles was pivotal, highlighting the importance of coaching continuity in recruiting.