Top 25 recruits in S.C.: Where they’re headed

An update on the Top 25 recruits from South Carolina for the class of 2012 with each player’s name, position, height, weight, high school and college choice:

1. SHAQ ROLAND, WR, Lexington, 6-2/200, South Carolina

Parade All-American, 32 total TDs, state’s consensus top player

2. MARTIN AIKEN, DE, Bamberg-Ehrhardt, 6-3/245, Clemson

Another talented defensive end from Bamberg headed to Tiger Town

3. QUINSHAD DAVIS, WR, Gaffney, 6-3/180, undecided

2,009 receiving yards, 25 TDs; Parade All-American, will decide between Wake Forest, Tennessee, UNC

4. KWINTON SMITH, WR, Dillon, 6-4/205, South Carolina

Athletic prospect could star in football and baseball

5. JAVARIUS LEAMON, OT, Woodruff, 6-6/295, Clemson

Has the feet and frame to potentially develop into a franchise left tackle

6. RONNIE GEOHAGHAN, DB, Allendale-Fairfax, 6-0/185, Clemson

Rangy safety extends pipeline to Clemson among Allendale-Fairfax defenders

7. SHAQ LAWSON, DL, Daniel, 6-3/240, Clemson

A basketball player who plays like it; he may be a project, but he has tools

8. CASEY GLADNEY, WR, Columbia, 6-1/175, Alabama

Academics an issue, not talent. Texas Tech making a push

9. CORDREA TANKERSLEY, ATH, Silver Bluff, 6-0/190, Clemson

Do-it-all athlete figures to become full-time defensive back for Tigers

10. PATRICK DESTEFANO, OL, Dorman, 6-4/275, Clemson

Best player on one of state’s best teams can play any OL position

11. MARTY WILLIAMS, DB, Fox Creek, 6-1/200, Clemson

Could end up playing several positions, but safety is likely his best fit

12. JABRIL SOLOMON, DB, Hemingway, 6-2/178, East Carolina

Could end up on offense or defense but likely fits best at free safety

13. GIMEL PRESIDENT, DL, Wando, 6-3/240, Auburn

Parade All-American, played end in Wando’s 3-4 defense

14. CHRIS BROWN, WR, Hanahan, 6-2/185, Notre Dame

Injured much of season, still scored 12 TDs; speedster also excels in track

15. JUSTIN MEREDITH, TE, T.L. Hanna, 6-5/210, Tennessee

Hamstring injury kept him from Shrine Bowl, Under Armour game

16. DEVONTRE PARNELL, DB, Fairfield-Central, 5-11/163, Louisville

Slender frame may have kept him from earning more BCS-level offers

17. TYLER KNOX, DE, Myrtle Beach, 6-4/225, N.C. State

Late bloomer burst onto scene late in 2010; speed rusher off the edge

18. OLIVER JONES, OT, Ninety Six, 6-6/322, Clemson

Tackle known for run and passing blocking, as well as agility

19. CALEB ROWE, QB, Blue Ridge, 6-3/211, Maryland

Pro-style passer threw for 2,722 yards, 33 TDs his senior year

20. KENDRIC SALLEY, RB, Williston-Elko, 5-8/205, South Carolina

Slowed by ACL injury, had 1,198 yards and 21 touchdowns

21. JAY JAY MCCULLOUGH, ATH, Nation Ford, 6-5/232, Clemson

McCullough could play a number of positions but seems best suited for H-back

22. MARK IRICK, WR, Calhoun County, 6-3/185, Virginia Tech

Another talented prospect from the school that produced USC’s Jeffery brothers

23. T.J. BURRELL, OLB/DB, Goose Creek, 5-11/197, Clemson

Speedy player may have to move to strong safety for Tigers

24. JONATHAN MCLAUGHLIN, OT, Mauldin, 6-4/288, East Carolina

Long arms, moves well and can either tackle position

25. MARQUISE JONES, CB, Eau Claire, 6-0/185, S.C. State

Two-sport star for Shamrocks has size and speed at corner

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