South Carolina lands commitment from local 2027 LB, son of former Gamecock basketball player
By Andrew Olson
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An in-state linebacker is staying home to carry on his father’s South Carolina legacy.
Jackson Ross is the newest Gamecock pledge. He announced his plans to play for Shane Beamer‘s program on Sunday.
Jackson Ross is a Gamecock!!! Congrats to Jackson and his family!!! @JacksonR2027 pic.twitter.com/OP1BPJqV8H
— Hammond Athletics (@HammondSports) June 28, 2026
Out of the Hammond School in Columbia, South Carolina, Ross is listed as measuring 6-3 and 215 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Ross is rated 3-stars, the No. 13 player in the state of South Carolina, No. 51 linebacker and No. 630 prospect overall in the Class of 2027.
David Ross, Jackson’s father, played basketball for South Carolina from 1997-2001. Jackson Ross considered other schools. He collected 17 scholarship offers leading up to his commitment, and also took official visits to Vanderbilt and Texas Tech in recent weeks.
Hammond LB Jackson Ross commits to @GamecockFB over Texas Tech & Vanderbilt for the Class of 2027.
— Reggie Anderson (@ReggieWLTX) June 28, 2026
The son of former USC guard David Ross carried on that family tradition by also making our highlight reels during basketball season.@JacksonR2027 @HammondFootball pic.twitter.com/RBU1Wb6IVR
With Ross on board, South Carolina now has 13 verbal pledges in its 2027 recruiting class.
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