Is Georgia a Legit Threat to Steal 4-Star WR Kyle Davis from South Carolina?

One of the most versatile players in the 2016 class is 4-star athlete and current South Carolina commitment Kyle Davis.

The 6’3”, 220-pounder from Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has been committed to the Gamecocks since last July.

However, as Kipp Adams of 247Sports notes, Davis is still being pursued by a number of schools.

While programs such as Auburn, Notre Dame and Tennessee are pursuing Davis, it’s in-state power Georgia that seems to pose the biggest threat to Steve Spurrier’s club in the tug-of-war for Davis.

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But are the Bulldogs a legitimate threat to pull him away from his pledge to the Gamecocks?

That remains to be seen. But at this stage, it appears Davis is leaving the door open for Mark Richt and his staff.

"Georgia is in the mix," Davis told Adams. "I am going to stay committed to South Carolina for now, but I am going to keep my options open. I am planning on enrolling early."

Most schools, including Georgia and South Carolina, are recruiting Davis to play receiver.

According to Keith Niebuhr of AuburnUndercover, Davis racked up more than 1,200 yards receiving last year in helping his team reach the Georgia Class 6A state finals.

What makes the Bulldogs attractive to Davis is the arrival of new offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, whose resume is littered with NFL experience.

"Coach Shotty and me have a real close connection," Davis told Adams. "He is one of the coolest coaches I have met. I have really enjoyed getting to know him since he came to Georgia."

Adams notes that he’s also connected with fellow Bulldogs assistants Bryan McLendon and new running backs coach Thomas Brown, which should help the Dawgs maintain close ties with the No. 15-ranked prospect in the Peach State in the 2016 cycle.

Another factor that could benefit the Bulldogs is their pursuit of a handful of his prep teammates at Archer.

Among the Archer products who have received Georgia offers include 2016 4-star offensive lineman E.J. Price, 2016 4-star corner Dylan Singleton, 2017 4-star athlete Jamyest Williams and 2017 4-star safety Isaiah Pryor.

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South Carolina has tendered each of those players except Pryor. The Bulldogs are squarely in the mix with all of the Archer standouts, and if they are able to even land any of them, it could potentially have a ripple effect with Davis.

However, Davis admitted to Niebuhr that it will take “a lot” for him to back off his initial commitment to the Gamecocks.

“I’m still committed,” Davis told Niebuhr. “Still love the coaching staff. I love everything about it."

Still, the connections he has to the Bulldogs program are enough to give Spurrier and his staff reason to aggressively pursue him until he enrolls at his school of choice.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.