1. Shon Carson, Lake City 5’9” 185 Committed to South Carolina
My Take: Carson is built to be a running back in the spread offense. He has a lower center of gravity that can help him hide behind his offensive linemen while also trying to find holes. Carson also has breakaway speed as he has been clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40 yard dash. Carson is dual sport athlete who is also a standout on the Lake City Baseball team; swiping 51 bases with his speed is no surprise. Carson is recruited by South Carolina Coaches Brad Lawing and Jay Graham and pledged his commitment to the Gamecocks on October 29, 2010. Carson should get a redshirt first year on campus which will keep him ready if Lattimore leaves Columbia after his junior year. Carson chose South Carolina over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Duke, East Carolina, Florida State, North Carolina, Tennessee and UCLA.
2. Brandon Wilds, Blythewood 6’0” 217 Committed to South Carolina
My Take: Wilds is built a lot like current South Carolina standout Marcus Lattimore. But trust me Wilds is nowhere near as polished as his future counterpart. Not taking anything away from Wilds as not too many running backs in the past five years have been. Wilds is fast for someone at his size and with his frame. Wilds has been clock at a 4.52 40 yard dash. Wilds was also recruited by Jay Graham and announced his commitment to South Carolina on August 19, 2010. Wilds chose the Gamecocks over offers from East Carolina, Illinois, Maryland, and Middle Tennessee State.
3. Julius Pendergrass, Chester 5’10” 185 Considering Arkansas and Kentucky
My take: Out of the entire 2011 recruiting class, Pendergrass is the biggest sleeper. He does not boast an offer from either Clemson or South Carolina, who both have their needs at the tailback position pretty squared away, but he does have offers from two of South Carolina’s SEC opponents, Arkansas and Kentucky. Pendergrass runs well behind his frame and is very shifty compares favorably to Clemson’s Andre Ellington.
4. DeAngelo Henderson, Summerville 5’8” 190 No offers yet
My take: If there was a ranking for most talented player who does not have an FBS offer yet, I would nominate Summerville’s DeAngelo Henderson for the top of that category. Henderson says he has received interest from Clemson, South Carolina, and North Carolina State but no offers have come to fruition. He has FCS interest from Charleston Southern, The Citadel and SC State. If a FCS school does indeed land the services of DeAngelo Henderson, this will be a program changer.
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