North Augusta DL Simeon Jones Commits To Southern Cal Becoming The 50th 2027

North Augusta defensive lineman Simeon Jones became the Palmetto State’s 50th football player from the 2027 class to make a major college commitment when he pledged to Southern Cal, according to a report by the High School Sports Report.

The 6-1, 315-pound lineman made his decision on November 2 after taking in the Trojans’ win over Ohio State in person. Jones previously committed to James Madison before making the switch.

“With next-level football, you get next-level coaching and development,” Jones told 247 Sports, as reported by the High School Sports Report. “For me, it’s the coaching and the academics. A degree you get from Southern California isn’t just a four-year degree. It’s a lifetime degree and you have connections after football.”

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The milestone arrives as the National Early Day for football signing approaches in early December. Across the country, the transfer portal has reduced scholarship offers for senior football players in most states, yet South Carolina prospects continue to secure major opportunities at a steady pace.

Clemson has strengthened the state’s total by securing commitments from four in-state players. Those additions include South Pointe DL/OL Seth Tillman, Dutch Fork DL Jaden Werth, alongside Daniel DB Chistian Chancellor and Daniel WR Trey Wimberly.

Meanwhile, South Carolina holds commitments from three in-state players in the 2027 class. That group features Irmo OL Nate Carson, Hammond LB Jackson Ross, and Ridge View OL James Ross.

Programs from across the nation actively recruit top talent out of South Carolina. Oceanside Collegiate WR/DB Jaiden Kelly-Murray holds the top rating from the High School Sports Report and is committed to Colorado, while Byrnes RB David “Tre” Segarra has pledged to LSU.

Additional commitments span coast to coast among the 138 programs that make up the FBS. Out-of-state recruiters have secured key prospects, including Lucy Beckham OL Ty Johnson committing to Georgia and Bluffton WR Amare Patterson heading to UNC.