South Carolina landed a commitment from Class of 2024 five-star edge rusher Dylan Stewart on Tuesday, wresting him away from the perennial powers that pursued him.

Stewart had a top five that also included Alabama, Georgia, Miami and Ohio State, but he instead became the second five-star prospect to commit to South Carolina since Shane Beamer took over as head coach before the 2021 season.

Stewart is listed by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 edge rusher and No. 10 overall prospect in the 2024 class. He plays at Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington, D.C.

He announced his commitment on social media in a graphic that showed him wearing a South Carolina uniform. He added the caption, “COMMITTED #ITSOVER,” in his message.

COMMITTED #ITSOVER @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/3adfDaWvKB

— Dylan Stewart (@Dylan1Stewart_) August 1, 2023

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound Stewart becomes the third-highest rated South Carolina commit all-time behind Jadeveon Clowney in 2011 and Jordan Burch in 2020, per 247Sports. Clowney went on to make three Pro Bowls in the NFL. Burch transferred to Oregon earlier this year.

With Stewart’s commitment, the Gamecocks now have the No. 16 recruiting class in 2024.

–Field Level Media