South Carolina adds commitment from 4-star LB out of North Carolina
By Ethan Stone
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South Carolina football added its 3rd commitment of the 2028 cycle on Sunday with a pledge from 4-star linebacker Skylar Alston.
Alston hails from Raleigh, North Carolina and chose the Gamecocks over the likes of Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, UCLA and Michigan, to name a few. The Cardinal Gibbons HS standout weighs in at 210 pounds with a 6-foot-1 frame and collected 130 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and interception and a forced fumble during his sophomore season in 2025.
Alston is a multi-sport athlete and also competes in track & field for Cardinal Gibbons.
Alston is a highly-rated prospect in the Class of 2028, considered the No. 227 overall prospect in the country according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. Alston is also considered to be the No. 20 linebacker and the No. 11 player out of the Tar Heel State.
As mentioned above, Alston is the 3rd commitment of the cycle for South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer. The Gamecocks also hold commitments from 4-star wide receiver Joseph Gibbs and 3-star wide receiver Jhamari Cain. South Carolina boasts the No. 20 recruiting class in the 2028 cycle.
Ethan Stone is a Saturday Down South News Editor and an advocate for the return of the Seattle Supersonics.
