South Carolina lands commitment from Georgia offensive lineman

South Carolina added a second piece to its 2023 soccer recruiting class on Saturday.

Three-star offensive lineman Trovon Baugh introduced his dedication to USC by way of a social media submit. He selected South Carolina over a prime 5 that additionally included Arkansas, LSU, North Carolina and N.C. State.

Baugh, who stands 6-foot-4 and 315 kilos, is rated the No. 618 participant and No. 42 inside offensive lineman within the 2023 class, per 247Sports. The rising senior performed largely proper guard at Tempo Academy in Atlanta final season, the place he helped information the Knights to over 1,500 yards dashing.

He visited for a USC observe in March and the spring sport in April, and he noticed and heard a lot from these visits to be satisfied that South Carolina was the place he wished to name house.

“It’s a superb employees with a high-powered offense that’s quick and bodily,” Baugh stated. “They’re a program that’s all the time been there for me, displaying the love from the coaches to the recruiting employees. They’ve supported me. I believe the bond I created with all people has been a serious half, too.”

That bond is very sturdy with Beamer. Early within the recruiting course of, Baugh met with Beamer on a video name, and he was just about gained over at that time.

“Coach Beamer, his imaginative and prescient is in the fitting place for South Carolina,” Baugh stated. “I do know Coach Beamer might be profitable. We discuss so much and I informed him no matter occurs, it’s all proper. I stated no matter you do, you’re going to be OK. I’ve a number of religion in Coach Beamer and the employees there.”

South Carolina now has two pledges in its 2023 class in Baugh and three-star security Zahbari Sandy out of Washington, D.C. — Sandy introduced his dedication Could 8.

The Gamecocks completed the 2022 recruiting cycle with the No. 23 class within the nation, per 247Sports’ staff rankings.

Baugh stated he’ll solely take one official go to now that he’s dedicated, and that’s scheduled for USC June 24.

“I see myself becoming in as any person that may are available and assist early,” Baugh stated. “I can play guard and heart. With a number of guys leaving, I really feel I can actually assist, simply hop in and make an affect and assist the staff get to the place they wish to be.”

— Phil Kornblut contributed to this story

South Carolina soccer 2023 commits

Zahbari Sandy, S — Could 8

Trovon Baugh, OL — Could 28

This story was initially revealed Could 28, 2022 6:11 PM.