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South Carolina Signs 4-Star QB Landon Duckworth as Julian Walker Flips From Michigan

Duckworth chose the Gamecocks after a late flip push by LSU under Lane Kiffin.

Overview

  • Duckworth signed on Dec. 4 during the early signing period, becoming South Carolina’s 13th signee with one commitment still pending, according to Yahoo Sports.
  • Rivals reporters detailed an aggressive late run by LSU with multiple flip predictions before Duckworth reaffirmed his plans with South Carolina.
  • Four-star edge rusher Julian Walker, a Dutch Fork standout ranked No. 26 in the 2026 Rivals300, decommitted from Michigan before choosing the Gamecocks.
  • The additions keep South Carolina’s 2026 class inside the top 20 of the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
  • Duckworth, from Jackson, Alabama, is rated the No. 10 quarterback in his class by the 247Sports Composite and is the lone QB in South Carolina’s 2026 class.