South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer travelled to the other side of the country, to meet with a 2026 quarterback who recently landed an offer from the Gamecocks.
On Friday, Beamer stopped by Newbury Park High School near Los Angeles for a visit with four-star Brady Smigiel, who the Gamecocks offered on Jan. 3. He’s been committed to Florida State since last June.
Smigiel threw for 3,521 yards with 49 touchdowns and three interceptions as a junior. He also rushed for 435 yards and 11 touchdowns. For his career, he’s already passed for more than 11,000 yards with 147 touchdowns and 28 interceptions.
According to 247Sports, Smiegiel is the No. 6-ranked quarterback in the class of 2026. He’s listed No. 112 overall, regardless of position.
Smigiel is a big, strong armed pocket passer who has put up huge numbers since his freshman season. At the recent Under Armour Next Camp in SoCal, he had a very strong showing, with a tightened release and his usual trademark accuracy to all three levels of the field. He’s very accurate down the field, knows how to change speeds and throws with really nice touch but can put plenty of heat on his throws when he needs to. He’s a tough kid, will stand in and take a shot and not flinch. Great natural leader, locker room guy and teammate. Very high football lQ, dad is his coach so he has been around the game and has a good natural feel for playing the position. Has decent pocket mobility, not a great runner but can buy time and is good making throws outside the pocket. Projects as a high major Power 4 prospect with Sunday potential.
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