Landon Duckworth, a highly touted four-star quarterback from Jackson, AL, has decommitted from the University of South Carolina. Standing at 6’4” and weighing 200 pounds, Duckworth had been committed to the Gamecocks since August.Duckworth is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 class, ranked as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback on many websites and the No. 7 overall QB in the class. A multi-sport athlete, he also excels in basketball and track and field.
In football, Duckworth powered Jackson to the quarterfinals of Alabama’s 4A playoffs in 2023, achieving an 11-1 record as a starter. He completed 118 of 196 passes for 1,971 yards, with 27 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He also showcased his running ability, rushing for 371 yards and 5 touchdowns. As a freshman in 2022, Duckworth led Jackson to an 8-3 record and a playoff berth, completing 110 of 183 pass attempts for 1,985 yards and 20 touchdowns, while rushing for 355 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Duckworth’s decision to decommit from South Carolina opens up new possibilities for the Gamecocks at the QB position the Gamecocks will certainly stay on him but we could see a new gunslinger in the class of 2026You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right-hand corner of the page.