South Carolina Gamecocks Strike Again: 7-Foot, 5-Star OL Damola Ajidahun Commits, Rejecting Offers from Havelock, SCU, and Texas.

South Carolina Gamecocks Strike Again: 7-Foot, 5-Star OL Damola Ajidahun Commits, Rejecting Offers from Havelock, SCU, and Texas.

South Carolina Gamecocks Strike Again: 7-Foot, 5-Star OL Damola Ajidahun Commits, Rejecting Offers from Havelock, SCU, and Texas

The South Carolina Gamecocks have added another major piece to their 2025 recruiting class with the commitment of 7-foot, 5-star offensive lineman Damola Ajidahun. The towering prospect, known for his impressive combination of size, strength, and agility, chose South Carolina over several prestigious programs, including Havelock, SCU, and Texas.

Ajidahun, hailing from the competitive high school ranks, had been a coveted target by top football programs across the nation. His recruitment took a highly publicized turn, with rumors swirling about where the imposing offensive tackle would land. Ultimately, it was the Gamecocks who secured his commitment, much to the delight of their fans and coaching staff.

This commitment adds a significant boost to South Carolina’s offensive line depth and fortifies the foundation for future seasons. At 7 feet tall, Ajidahun’s physical presence on the line will be a game-changer, providing his future quarterbacks and running backs with a solid protector up front.

In rejecting offers from other powerhouse programs, including a strong push from Texas and the local favorite, Havelock, Ajidahun has made it clear that his path to collegiate success runs through Columbia, SC. Gamecocks’ head coach Shane Beamer and his staff have made a concerted effort to build a robust and dynamic recruiting pipeline, and landing Ajidahun is another clear sign of their growing influence on the national scene.

The Gamecocks’ 2025 class now looks even more promising, with Ajidahun’s commitment adding to a string of highly-rated recruits set to make an impact at Williams-Brice Stadium in the years to come. Fans are eagerly awaiting his debut, which promises to solidify the Gamecocks’ offensive line as a force to be reckoned with in the SEC.

As the recruiting season continues, all eyes will be on how the Gamecocks build on this momentum and continue to pull in top-tier talent to secure their place as one of the SEC’s rising programs.