South Carolina has one quarterback committed for the 2022 class in Braden Davis from Middletown, Delaware. With only eight spots available in the class, the Gamecocks might not have room for a second QB.
But if they decide to take a second one, Prometheus Franklin of Greenville High will be a strong possibility. Franklin (6-3, 190) threw for quarterbacks coach Marcus Satterfield in a June camp, and since then the two have been in regular contact.
“We’ve been talking a lot,” Franklin said. “He’s telling me they’ve got to figure out the numbers. They’ve got some spots that are filling up. He’s telling me to keep doing what I’m doing, keep working.”
Franklin said Satterfield has made no promises to him about an offer, but he does get the feeling that if Satterfield decides to take a second quarterback in the class, he’s the one.
“I’m definitely the next guy,” Franklin said. “They’re not looking at anybody else. I’m definitely the next guy up. I’m not that cocky about it. They’ve been on me heavy. I went and watched them practice. It just feels like family.”
Franklin is a pro-style quarterback, more of a passer than a runner. In six games last season the three-star prospect passed for around 1,200 yards and 18 touchdowns. Franklin said Satterfield likes his arm and what he has upstairs.
“He likes my attitude and my passion for the game,” Franklin said. “The way I take control on the field. He loves the way I sling the ball. He loves my knowledge for the game. He said for the high school level that I’m at, my knowledge is real mature.”
Franklin has been offered by Charlotte, Marshall, Eastern Kentucky and Lenoir-Rhyne. He said he’s also hearing some from Kentucky. He knows he can get back to a visit to USC at any time, but nothing has been scheduled. He is also planning to visit Charlotte and Marshall, possibly during the quite period the last week of July.
South Carolina Class of 2022 Commitments
The Gamecocks can sign up to 25 in a given recruiting cycle. They have 15 commitments for 2022, but the scholarships of two incoming transfers who will enroll this summer will also count against next year’s class. That leaves USC with eight spots for new commits.
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Braden Davis, QB
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Ryan Brubaker, OT
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Grayson Mains, OT
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Cason Henry, OT
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Landon Samson, WR
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Kylic Horton, WR
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Felix Hixon, DL
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Jamaal Whyce, DL
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Donovan Westmoreland, LB
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Nick Emmanwori, S/LB
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Anthony Rose, S
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Peyton Williams, S
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Kajuan Banks, S
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Jy’Vonte McClendon, S
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Emory Floyd, S