One of the nation's top edge rushers in the 2027 class lists South Carolina among their top five teams. Can new outside linebackers coach Deion Barnes secure his first big commitment as a member of the Gamecocks staff? James Pace III is a 6-foot-2.5 and 225 pound edge rusher from DeMatha Catholic in Hyattsville, Maryland. Rated as a four-star in the 2027 class, Pace is a top 15 edge in the class and the fourth ranked player in the state of Maryland. South Carolina is listed with Georgia, Auburn, Tennessee, and Maryland in Pace's top five. Shane Beamer and company have recruited the DMV area well - Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. 2024 five-star and projected first rounder Dylan Stewart hails from the nation's capital. Last recruiting cycle, the Gamecocks were able to bring in four-star edge Julian Walker and three-star edge Keenan Britt. Several transfers along with a few first and second year players are expected to make an impact for South Carolina this season.…