COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 4, 2025) — The University of South Carolina football program has added three high school seniors to their signing class, bringing the total to 15 players inking National Letters of Intent, it was announced today. The three additions on Thursday include quarterback Landon Duckworth, defensive back Triston Lewis and Edge rusher Julian Walker. The entire list of the players and their bios can be found here. KOSCI BARNES, DB 6-2 194 Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsley) Defensive back prospect from Grimsley High School in Greensboro, N.C… played cornerback for the Whirlies and head coach Darryl Brown… the Whirlies are undefeated and playing for the NCHSAA 7A West Regional Championship… finished his junior season in 2024 with 59 tackles including six tackles for loss, five pass breakups and three interceptions… helped Grimsley go 16-0 and win a North Carolina 4A state championship… multi-sport athlete who also played basketball… expected to enroll in January 2026.   ANTHONY BAXTER, OL 6-4 340 Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) Interior offensive lineman from South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, S.C… played both offensive guard and tackle for the Stallions… invited to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following his senior season… led the Stallions to a 13-1 record and a spot in the Class 4A state championship game in 2025 under head coach Bobby Collins… expected to enroll in January 2026.   KEENAN BRITT, LB 6-1 220 Oxford, Ala. (Oxford) Linebacker prospect from Oxford (Ala.) High School… played for the Yellow Jackets and head coach Sam Adams… collected 61 tackles with four tackles for loss as a senior… led the team to a 13-1 record as a junior in 2024… recorded 121 tackles with 18.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks… credited with 101 tackles with eight tackles for loss and six sacks as a sophomore in 2023… is the younger brother of former Auburn and NFL linebacker K.J. Britt… expected to enroll in January 2026.   NOAH CLARK, DL 6-4 345 Durham, N.C. (Jordan) Massive defensive tackle from C.E. Jordan High School in Durham, N.C… helped the Falcons to an 11-1 record and the third round of the 8A NCHSAA  playoffs under head coach Antonio King in 2025… played both defensive tackle and offensive guard… invited to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following his senior season… three-time DAC 6 All-Conference performer… was a North Carolina all-state selection… two-way player as a junior in 2024… credited with 75 tackles including 18.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and a pair of forced fumbles… finished his sophomore campaign with 63 tackles including a dozen TFLs, 2.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.. expected to enroll in January 2026.   J’ZAVIEN CURRENCE, DB 6-4 200 Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) Versatile performer for South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, S.C… is a Mr. Football finalist in the state of South Carolina… invited to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, the Polynesian Bowl and the Navy All-American Bowl… led the Stallions to a 13-1 record and a spot in the Class 4A state championship game in 2025 under head coach Bobby Collins, playing both quarterback and safety… two-way player as a junior, working at quarterback and wide receiver on offense and in the secondary on defense… credited with 42 tackles, 16 PBUs and two interceptions in a dozen games… added 1,030 yards of total offense with nine touchdowns… was a MaxPreps Sophomore All-American in 2023 after collecting 67 tackles, a dozen PBUs and five interceptions… participated in the FBU Freshman All-American Bowl in 2022 after registering 36 tackles… also ran track in high school, posting an 11.48 in the 100m as a junior… expected to enroll in January 2026.   LANDON DUCKWORTH, QB 6-3 195 Jackson, Ala. (Jackson) The lone quarterback signee in the 2026 class from Jackson (Ala.) High School… led the Aggies to an 11-2 record in 2025 and a spot in the state championship game… coached by Cody Flournoy… a dual-threat signal-caller who posted a 44-7 record… selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, the Navy All-American Bowl and the Elite 11 Finals All-Star camp… was a MaxPreps Small Town All-America second-team selection in 2024 as a junior after leading Jackson to a 14-1 record and an Alabama 4A championship… completed 162-of-243 passes for 3,439 yards with 39 TD… also rushed 62 times for 648 yards and 12 TDs… led Jackson to the state quarterfinals in 2023, finishing with an 11-1 record… completed 118-of-196 passes for 1,971 yards with 27 touchdowns… also carried the ball 62 times for 371 yards and five scores… went 8-3 as a first-year starter in 2022… completed 110-of-183 passes for 1,985 yards with 20 TDs… also competed in basketball and track field… was a two-time state champion on the hardwood, helping Jackson capture Alabama 4A titles in both his sophomore and junior seasons… averaged 10.3 points and 5.8 rebounds as a junior… was part of the 4×1 relay team that won the Alabama 4A state championship as both a sophomore and junior… top marks include 23.18 in the 200m, 6-0 in the high jump and 17-8 in the long jump… expected to enroll in January 2026.   DARIUS GRAY, OL 6-3 285 Chesterfield, Va. (St. Christopher’s School) Offensive line prospect who attended St. Christopher’s School in Richmond, Va… rated as an interior lineman but also has experience at tackle… also worked on the defensive line… played for head coach Lance Clelland… twice named the Virginia Player of the Year at the Prep League level and a four-time member of the Virginia Prep All-League team… the Saints went 7-4 in his senior season of 2025… participated in the Navy All-American Bowl… was a full-time two-way player in 2024… helped his team to the VISAA Division I playoffs… worked primarily at left tackle on offense… credited with 50 tackles including 17.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on defense… also played basketball where he earned Virginia Prep League co-Player of the Year honors as a junior… averaged 24 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists per game, helping the Saints go 23-5… expected to enroll in the summer of 2026.   ZYON GUILES, OL 6-5 290 Georgetown, S.C. (Carvers Bay) In-state offensive line prospect from Carvers Bay High School in Hemingway, S.C… played offensive tackle… led the Bears to a 12-1 record and a spot in the third round of the Class A state playoffs in 2025 under head coach Matthew Richard Jr… helped his top running back rush for over 2,000 yards… is a Mr. Football finalist for in the state of South Carolina… expected to enroll in January 2026.   AIDEN HARRIS, DL 6-3 275 Shellman, Ga. (Weddington [N.C.]) Defensive lineman who prepped at Weddington High School in Matthews, N.C… led the Warriors to a 12-1 record as a senior and a spot in the NCHSAA 7A West Regional title game in 2025 under head coach Andy Capone… participated in the Navy All-American Bowl… named the 2024 Charlotte Observer Defensive Player of the Year and was the 4A Southern Carolina Conference Defensive Player of the Year… totaled 82 tackles including 31 tackles for loss with 46 quarterback hurries, 13.5 sacks, seven PBUs and two forced fumbles… helped Weddington to a 13-1 record and a spot in the NCHSAA 4A regional finals… also competed in track field where he posted marks of 11.73 in the 100m, 138-2 in the discus and 47-6 in the shot put… uncle is former NFL linebacker Thomas Davis, who played at Georgia (2002-04), was a first round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and a three-time Pro Bowl selection… expected to enroll in January 2026.   ANDREW HARRIS, LB 6-2 235 Shellman, Ga. (Weddington [N.C.]) Linebacker who prepped at Weddington High School in Matthews, N.C… led the Warriors to a 12-1 record as a senior and a spot in the NCHSAA 7A West Regional title game in 2025 under head coach Andy Capone… helped Weddington to a 13-1 record and a spot in the NCHSAA 4A regional finals in 2024… also competed in track field where he was both a sprinter and shot putter… uncle is former NFL linebacker Thomas Davis, who played at Georgia (2002-04), was a first round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and a three-time Pro Bowl selection… expected to enroll in January 2026.   KJ JOHNSON, DB 6-2 175 Birmingham, Ala. (Woodlawn) Defensive back from Birmingham, Ala.’s Woodlawn High School… played wide receiver and cornerback for the Colonels… head coach was Clarence Williams… logged 43 tackles with five tackles for loss as a senior… also had a dozen receptions for 202 yards and two scores… became the first Woodlawn player to compete in the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Game… collected 76 tackles with nine tackles for loss and a pair of interceptions as a junior… given first name is Kejiaun… expected to enroll in the summer of 2026.   TRISTON LEWIS, DB 6-3 205 Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood) Defensive back from Greenwood (S.C.) High School… also played running back… led the Eagles to a 9-2 record in 2025 while earning Lakelands Player of the Year honors… coached by Chris Liner… selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas following his senior season… multi-sport standout who also played basketball and baseball… pitcher who clocked 93 mph on the mound at a Diamond Prospects regional camp in 2025… expected to enroll in January 2026.   SEQUEL PATTERSON, WR 6-0 175 Charlotte, N.C. (Indian Land [S.C.]) Wide receiver who played his high school ball at Indian Land High School in Fort Mill, S.C… originally was in the class of 2027 but reclassified to the class of 2026… also played defensive back for head coach Adam Hastings… led the Warriors to an 11-2 record in 2025 and a spot in the 5A state semifinals… caught 76 passes for 1.006 yards and 10 touchdowns… added 23 carriers for 165 yards and three scores…  also returned punts and kickoffs… credited with 26 tackles on defense with four interceptions… selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and the Navy All-American Bowl… was a 2024 South Carolina 5A All-State selection… got snaps at wide receiver, quarterback and cornerback for a team that reached the second round of the playoffs… rushed 76 times for 441 yards and caught 52 passes for 758 yards and 7 TDs in 11 games… added 160 yards passing… credited with 23 tackles, eight pass breakups and two interceptions on defense… played basketball where he was an all-region selection after averaging 13.8 points per game… received an offer to play Division I hoops… also competed in track field where he took second in the high jump at the 2025 South Carolina 5A Division II championships… top marks include an 11.64 in the 100m and 6-6 in the high jump… expected to enroll in the summer of 2026.   CADEN RAMSEY, TE 6-5 210 Cross, S.C. (Cross) Tight end from Cross (S.C.) High School… played on both sides of the ball in high school… led the Trojans to an 11-2 record in 2025 and a spot in the state Class A semifinals… caught 55 passes for 778 yards and nine touchdowns… also collected six touchdowns on 15 carries… added 229 yards on kick returns, 179 yards on punt returns and 102 yards on seven interception returns… totaled 54 tackles… selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas… caught 40 passes for 749 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior in 2024… had 20 receptions for 376 yards and six scores as a sophomore in 2022… expected to enroll in the summer of 2026.   JULIAN WALKER, ER 6-5 260 Irmo, S.C. (Dutch Fork) Edge rusher from nearby Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, S.C… led the Silver Foxes to the state championship game as a senior… led the team in tackles… coached by Tom Knotts… invited to the Navy All-American Bowl and the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas… helped Dutch Fork to the 5A state title as a junior… finished the 2024 season with 50 tackles including 19 tackles for loss with 11 sacks… father, Jamil, is on the football strength conditioning staff at South Carolina… expected to enroll in January 2026. Categories: Local Sports, South Carolina Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks ...read more read less