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From Tipperary to SEC: Irish rugby player with no football experience commits to South Carolina
Neff Giwa, a 6-foot-7 Irish rugby player with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, joins South Carolina's 2026 class despite no football experience amid roster injuries.
- On Sunday, March 29, 2026, 20-year-old Irish rugby player Neff Giwa committed to South Carolina as an offensive lineman, choosing the Gamecocks over offers from Miami, Texas, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
- Brandon Collier, founder of Premier Prospects International, discovered the 6-foot-7, 295-pound prospect through a viral workout video showcasing his 4.88-second 40-yard dash and 37-inch arms.
- To prepare for the transition, Giwa studied NFL veteran Trent Williams on YouTube, though analysts view him as a developmental project requiring significant technical work before competing.
- South Carolina coach Shane Beamer secured the commitment after two campus visits, addressing roster needs created by injuries to offensive tackles Jacarrius Peak and Josiah Thompson.
- The commitment forces national programs including Miami, Texas, and Tennessee to pivot recruiting efforts toward the 2027 cycle, actively pursuing other top targets to address future depth chart needs.
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From Tipperary to SEC: Irish rugby player with no football experience commits to South Carolina
Irish rugby player Neff Giwa has never played American football. That will change soon because Giwa, who is 6 feet, 7 1/2 inches tall and weighs 295 pounds, has committed to play at South Carolina as an offensive lineman.
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