South Carolina lost another verbal commitment from its 2021 class when linebacker Bryce Steele announced his choice to part ways with Gamecock football.

"I am very appreciate of the Gamecocks family for supporting me over the past several months," Steele said via his Twitter account on Tuesday evening. "It is the best decision for me at this time.

Steele, a high three-star prospect according to Rivals.com, was projected as an early enrollee in Columbia.

Since Will Muschamp's dismissal at head coach in Columbia, the Gamecocks have also lost verbal pledges from wide receiver Rodarius Thomas and athlete Simeon Price.