Jaiden Bryant Emerges as Top Defensive End Prospect

Irmo, S.C., September 12, 2025

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Jaiden Bryant, a promising defensive end from Irmo, S.C., showcases impressive stats including 21 sacks and 92 tackles last season. With strong interest from South Carolina and other top programs, Bryant is exploring his collegiate options while building relationships with coaches. His unique playing style and potential make him a player to watch for the 2027 football class.

Irmo, S.C. – Jaiden Bryant, a highly regarded defensive end prospect from Irmo, South Carolina, is making waves as one of the top recruits in the 2027 football class. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches and weighing 255 pounds, Bryant has drawn significant attention from college programs, particularly South Carolina, where he attended a recent game at Williams-Brice Stadium with his teammate Nate Carson, a four-star offensive tackle.

During the last season, Bryant made an impressive mark on the field, recording 21 sacks and 92 tackles for the Irmo Yellow Jackets, who competed for the state championship. Bryant’s exceptional pass-rushing skills are complemented by his unique playing style, which includes a “long-arm” technique that takes advantage of his arm length to successfully evade offensive linemen. He likens his style of play to that of South Carolina’s current defensive end, Dylan Stewart, noting his quick burst off the line of scrimmage.

South Carolina’s defensive ends coach, Sterling Lucas, has been particularly instrumental in the recruitment process, forging a close relationship with Bryant. The defensive end appreciates the visibility and attention he receives from the Gamecocks and has expressed interest in participating in team camps and seven-on-seven events in the near future. He feels a strong connection with South Carolina due to its proximity and the potential he sees in joining the program.

While the Gamecocks currently lead in Bryant’s recruitment, he is planning to expand his list of potential colleges before finalizing his choices. He has made it clear that he intends to attend more games at USC, including the highly anticipated matchups against Alabama and Clemson this season. Other schools showing considerable interest in Bryant include Florida, LSU, and Clemson, with the latter expressing ongoing interest but yet to offer a scholarship.

Recently, Bryant visited Clemson, where he interacted with defensive ends coach Chris Rumph and experienced the game atmosphere. During this visit, he observed the performance of Clemson’s defensive line, gaining insight into their play style, which he believes could enhance his recruitment chances should he return for additional visits. Although no further visits to Clemson are scheduled at this moment, he remains open to the possibility of revisiting based on how his recruitment develops.

Bryant plans to visit USC again for their game against Vanderbilt and continues to have an eye on attending various games across different schools during the season. LSU’s recent attention has not gone unnoticed, although South Carolina still occupies a prominent position in his prospective choices. Presently, Bryant has stated that he does not have a clear favorite among the schools recruiting him, keeping his options open as he assesses his future.

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• On3: Jaiden Bryant Talks South Carolina Visit
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