South Carolina coaches Shane Beamer and Mike Shula have taken a strong interest in a top quarterback prospect from Newbury Park, California. The Gamecocks have made it clear that this player is one of their primary quarterback targets for the 2025 class. While they have also been recruiting a former commitment from Alabama, their focus seems to be shifting more toward this talented quarterback, who had previously committed to Florida State.
This player, standing at 6-4 and weighing 220 pounds, has not named a favorite school yet, but South Carolina is one of the few programs under serious consideration. He and his father, who also serves as his coach, will be visiting South Carolina for the first time, staying in Columbia from Thursday to Saturday before returning home to California. The visit is an important step in the recruitment process, and the Gamecocks are doing everything they can to make a strong impression.
Coach Beamer and Coach Shula have been building a relationship with the player, and his father emphasized that this connection is one of the main factors that has drawn them to South Carolina. “The biggest thing is the interaction he’s had with Coach Beamer and Coach Shula,” said his father. “He’s building a relationship with them.” The visit will include attending one of the Gamecocks’ spring practices, which will give the player a firsthand look at how the team operates.
The family is particularly interested in the team’s culture and how the players interact with one another. The player’s father values the accountability and team-building approach that Coach Beamer instills. He also appreciates how Beamer emphasizes a strong locker room, which he believes is critical in today’s college football landscape, especially with the impact of NIL.
Another factor that makes South Carolina attractive is the presence of Coach Shula, who has extensive experience at all levels of football. The player’s father noted that his son is not expecting to be a starter right away but wants to develop under Shula’s guidance. “He wants to be developed and learn, and be ready to play when he has the opportunity to compete,” his father said. While South Carolina is a strong contender, the family has plans to visit other schools, including Michigan and Washington, before making a final decision.
