Now is not the time to ask Steve Spurrier about the possible strength of his incoming 2015 class.

Much doubt has been cast in lieu of several recent decommitments including four-star cornerback Mark Fields. The Gamecocks are hoping Spurrier’s recent comments pertaining to his future in Columbia doesn’t negatively affect what remains of a Top 15 group nationally.

The dominoes, however, may not be done falling.

Here’s a review of where South Carolina sits heading into bowl week after the holiday and a few predictions on where the Gamecocks could end up in February. We use 247Sports’ team rankings and individual composite player lists to determine grades:

Current standing

  • National recruiting rank: 12th
  • SEC recruiting rank: 6th
  • Number of commits or signees: 26

Signed, sealed, delivered

  • Marquavius Lewis, DE, Hutchinson, Kan. (Four-star)
  • Ulric Jones, DE, El Dorado, Kan. (Three-star)
  • Ernest Hawkins, LB, Salinas, Calif. (Three-star)

Notable hard commits

  • Shameik Blackshear, DE, Bluffton, S.C. (Four-star)
  • Jalen Christian, ATH, Damascus, Md. (Four-star)
  • Dexter Wideman, DT, Camden, S.C. (Four-star)

Remaining primary target

  • Mark Fields, CB, Cornelius, N.C. (Four-star)

Signing Day surprise

  • Steve Spurrier doesn’t like surprises in February, especially considering this year’s class has already suffered from six decommitments over the last two months. It doesn’t appear the Gamecocks are going to lure any unexpected players to Columbia on National Signing Day, but losing four-star defensive end Arden Key could happen. The Georgia native is still being heavily recruited by the home state Bulldogs … There’s also a chance cornerback Mark Fields re-commits and signs with the Gamecocks. He’s going to take official visits to Clemson and South Carolina before making his decision. One would expect the Gamecocks to put on the full-court press in January to secure his services.