In-state 2026 OL commits to South Carolina

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South Carolina’s fast start for the class of 2026 continues.

Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe three-star IOL Anthony Baxter announced his pledge to the Gamecocks on Saturday, giving them three commits for the class.

Baxter chooses Carolina over early offers from Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Penn State, Duke, Cincinnati and Charlotte.

Baxter was recruited to the Gamecocks by offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley.

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The 6-foot-3.5, 345-pounder is considered the No. 535 overall prospect and No. 48 interior offensive line prospect in the 2026 class according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average of the four major recruiting media sites.

He is also considered the No. 9 prospect in South Carolina.

On3 ranks Baxter as the No. 58 IOL and No. 11 prospect in the state.

Baxter’s South Pointe teammate, four-star safety J’Zavien Currence, is considered the top prospect in the Palmetto State for the cycle.

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Baxter joins a South Carolina 2026 class that is off to a blistering start.

Jackson (Ala.) four-star quarterback Landon Duckworth kicked off the class with a commitment last August. Newnan (Ga.) four-star linebacker Rodney Colton Jr., ranked On3’s No. 2 LB in the class, joined the party a couple of weeks ago.

The three-man class is now ranked third in the country in the On3 Team Recruiting Rankings, behind only Florida State and Southern Cal.