Brayden Tyson, a four-star running back from Snellville, Georgia, has committed to South Carolina, marking the first high school RB commitment for the Gamecocks since 2024. He made the announcement on May 15, choosing South Carolina over Florida State and Rutgers. Tyson is ranked No. 38 in Georgia for the Class of 2027 by 247Sports Composite. His commitment comes in the wake of coach Shane Beamer's decision to replace the running backs coach after a disappointing run game in 2025 that contributed to a poor team record. Tyson rushed for 1,292 yards and 16 touchdowns in his junior season, showcasing his potential for the Gamecocks.

By the Numbers
  • Tyson rushed for 1,292 yards on 163 carries, averaging 7.9 yards per carry in his junior season.
  • He scored 16 touchdowns during the same season, with a longest run of 97 yards.
  • In his sophomore season, he amassed 2,213 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns.
Yes, But

While Tyson's commitment is a positive sign for South Carolina's recruiting efforts, the team’s run game performance will need to improve significantly to support the development of new talent like him.

State of Play
  • The Gamecocks had the second-worst run game in the SEC in 2025, averaging 111.1 rushing yards.
  • This was a sharp decline from 2024, where South Carolina averaged 184.4 rushing yards per game, ranking fourth in the SEC.
What's Next

As Tyson joins the program, attention will be on how the newly hired running backs coach, Stan Drayton, will reshape the team’s run game ahead of the next season.

Bottom Line

Brayden Tyson's commitment is a crucial recruitment win for South Carolina, emphasizing the need for a revitalized run game to maximize his impact and improve the team’s overall performance in upcoming seasons.