South Carolina continues to build for the future on the recruiting trail, as cornerbacks coach Torrian Gray and the Gamecock staff have extended an offer to five-star defensive back Langston Pridgeon, one of the nation’s premier prospects in the Class of 2028. The offer was officially announced by Pridgeon himself on his social media account, giving Gamecock Nation a first look at one of the nation’s top 2028 prospects on the Gamecocks’ recruiting radar.
Extremely grateful to receive an offer from the University of South Carolina! Thank you to the coaching staff for believing in me. @togray14 @KwameAgyeiMinta
— 5 ⭐️ Langston Pridgeon (@LangstonPri) January 22, 2026
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Pridgeon is a 6-foot-2, 175-pound cornerback from Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia. He is widely regarded as one of the top young talents in the country. According to 247Sports composite rankings, he is rated as the No. 21 overall player in the Class of 2028, the No. 2 cornerback nationally, and the top-ranked prospect in the state of Virginia.
A versatile athlete with experience on both sides of the ball, Pridgeon has drawn national attention for his length, athleticism, and elite football instincts at an early age. His combination of size and coverage ability makes him a coveted prospect for Power Four programs looking to secure future difference-makers in the secondary.
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— 5 ⭐️ Langston Pridgeon (@LangstonPri) December 24, 2025
73 tackles
2 sacks
2 FF
10 PBU
1 INT
12 pass defensed@Golston64 @mikegete20 @CoachHuber3 @WillVaPreps @VaPrepsRivals @PrepRedzoneVA@carljfred @TheRealCAshby @PrepRedzoneVa @UANextFootball @TomLoy247
Pridgeon’s growing list of offers include several Power Four programs, including Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia, Clemson, and Virginia Tech, highlighting the level of competition South Carolina faces in his recruitment.
Off the field, Pridgeon is equally impressive. He carries a 4.53 GPA while taking Honors and Advanced Placement courses, underscoring a strong academic profile that aligns with South Carolina’s emphasis on student-athlete development.
The offer reflects South Carolina’s continued investment in elite defensive talent under Coach Gray, whose reputation as one of college football’s premier defensive back developers has helped elevate the Gamecocks’ presence in national recruiting battles.
As the 2028 cycle starts to fully take shape, South Carolina’s early pursuit of Pridgeon signals a continued proactive approach to recruiting top-tier prospects capable of impacting the program at the highest level. Especially for the future of Gamecock Football.