by: Todd Summers Posted: Jul 3, 2026 / 11:21 PM EDT Updated: Jul 3, 2026 / 11:22 PM EDT Early Friday evening, the top ranked offensive lineman in the Palmetto state for the 2027 class, Nate Carson out of Irmo, picked South Carolina over Clemson, Georgia, Colorado and others. Per 247 composite rankings, Carson is rated as the 23rd best offensive tackle in the 2027 class and the 6th best player overall in the state of South Carolina.