Darius Gray is a four-star recruit from Chesterfield, VA, out of St. Christopher's School (No. 42 in the 2026 class) who has not played in South Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Gray comes from
- Chesterfield, VA
- St. Christopher's School
- St. Christopher's School is about 300 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium
- Four-star, No. 42 in the 2026 class.
Where Gray fits
South Carolina lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
South Carolina offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 11th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
South Carolina is 5-3, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Texas A&M, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Christopher's School
Also from Chesterfield, VA
What’s being said
5 stories in the last 60 days, from 3 outlets.
Darius Gray ready to build on first start at South Carolina
247Sports Sep 8
In the news in the last 60 days
from 3 outlets
Darius Gray ready to build on first start at South Carolina
247Sports Sep 8 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Profile and feature2 stories
Starting job and depth chart2 stories
In the news this season
from 4 outlets
South Carolina OL Darius Gray is already a star. How he became a ‘unicorn’
The State Sep 10 · 1 outlet
What they’re talking about
Profile and feature3 stories
Starting job and depth chart3 stories
Awards and watch lists2 stories
Week by week
- Oct 29 to Nov 4W 42-25 at OklahomaNo stories
- Oct 22 to Oct 28W 27-24 vs TennesseeNo stories
- Oct 8 to Oct 14W 38-19 at Florida1 story
- Oct 1 to Oct 7L 34-35 vs KentuckyNo stories
- Sep 24 to Sep 30L 18-49 at AlabamaNo stories
- Sep 17 to Sep 23L 34-41 vs Mississippi StateNo stories
- Sep 10 to Sep 16W 45-9 vs Towson1 storySouth Carolina OL Darius Gray is already a star. How he became a ‘unicorn’ The State
- Sep 3 to Sep 9W 57-0 vs Kent State3 storiesDarius Gray just getting started with Gamecocks: 'I'm nowhere near close to where I want to be'
On3 - Aug 20 to Aug 26No game1 storySouth Carolina OL Darius Gray named to 2026 Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Preseason Watchlist
On3 - Aug 13 to Aug 19No game1 storySouth Carolina OL Darius Gray impressing early, could push to start as true freshman Garnet and Cocky
- Aug 6 to Aug 12No game2 storiesDarius Gray has done everything right so far at USC. Will he earn a starting job? The State
Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
In the game threads
at Alabama, Sep 26Darius Gray welcome to the NFL rookieBoston College fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
- South Carolina OL Darius Gray is already a star. How he became a ‘unicorn’
- Darius Gray ready to build on first start at South Carolina
- Darius Gray looked 'pretty impressive' in first start on South Carolina's offensive line
- South Carolina OL Darius Gray named to 2026 Shaun Alexander Freshman Player of the Year Preseason Watchlist
- South Carolina OL Darius Gray impressing early, could push to start as true freshman
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for South Carolina -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 11th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
South Carolina has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Jovaughn Gwyn went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined South Carolina in 2026
- 2026 South Carolina BeamerYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. Christopher's SchoolRichmond, VA · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 42 in the 2026 class. Signed with South Carolina.Also from St. Christopher's School: Andre Greene Jr. (Georgia Southern) and Trent Hendrick (UCLA).
2026
- Signed with South CarolinaFour-star, out of St. Christopher's School
