South Carolina has landed one of their biggest targets in the 2011 recruiting class as Goose Creek (SC) four-star offensive tackle Brandon Shell has made his pledge to the Gamecocks.

The 6-foot-7, 290-pounder had a final group of Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Miami, and South Carolina, with the Gamecocks holding a long-time edge.

Shell is ranked as the 81st-best prospect in the country regardless of position by Rivals.com and the 10th-best offensive tackle prospect in the country.

The Palmetto State prospect has a great chance to make an immediate impact along the offensive front for the Gamecocks, as USC will head into the 2011 season with a lack of proven depth at the tackle position.

Shell was recruited to South Carolina by wide receivers coach Steve Spurrier, Jr. and offensive line coach Shawn Elliott.

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