South Carolina finds themselves in the midst of a recruiting battle for one of the nation's best defenders in 2027. Seth Tillman is a four-star defensive lineman from South Pointe High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The 6-foot-2 and 294 pounder is rated as a top 150 player in the country and the third best prospect in South Carolina. He released a top five this week that lists the Gamecocks along side in-state rival Clemson, Georgia, Kentucky, and Michigan. Defensive line coach Travian Robertson is the primary recruiter for Tillman in this cycle. Should the Gamecocks win this recruiting battle, it will add to a class that currently includes four-star defensive lineman John Archer . This duo could be key players for Beamer and his staff for years to come. Andrew Ivins, Director of Scouting for 247Sports , gives his scouting report of Tillman. With some added strength in the weight room and time to develop, Tillman can be a valuable rotation piece according to Ivins.…