Four-star linebacker Rodney Colton has officially decommitted from South Carolina, as reported by On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Colton, who had been committed to the Gamecocks since April 24, was one of six recruits in Shane Beamer’s 2026 class. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker had previously drawn interest from programs such as Georgia, Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Florida State.
Colton is the No. 127 overall prospect and No. 9 LB in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 18 player in Georgia.
On3 ranks Colton higher than other recruiting services. He ranks No. 94 overall, No. 7 at the LB position and No. 11 in the Peach State, per the On300.
As a junior for Newnan, Colton racked up 51 total tackles, six sacks and an interception. The Cougars finished with a 9-3 record and ranked as the No. 89 team in Georgia, per the On3 Composite
