South Carolina Gamecocks: Jadeveon Clowney, Marcus Lattimore Ready to Win SEC

The South Carolina Gamecocks have had a stellar recruiting class and have set themselves up to be in a great position to win the SEC.

They recruited well on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball, and have finally locked up the nations No. 1 recruit.

Defensive End: Jadeveon Clowney

Clowney will be holding down the defensive side of the ball, and will undoubtedly be sharing the star spotlight with last years stellar freshman, running back Marcus Lattimore.

With these two players on either side of the ball the Gamecocks are going to be a force to be reckoned with in the SEC.

Let's acquaint ourselves with these two superstars and compare both of their high school careers.

Perhaps we will find some trends that could suggest success for the Gamecocks in the 2011 season.

Jadeveon Clowney

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ROCK HILL, SC - FEBRUARY 14: Jadeveon Clowney announces his college football commitment to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks during a press conference at South Pointe High School on February 14, 2011 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (Photo by Stre

From: Rock Hill, S.C.

High School: South Pointe High

Stature: 6’6’’ 240 pounds

Position: Defensive End

Marcus Lattimore

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COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 11: Tailback Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs with the ball during the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Williams-Brice Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. The Gamecocks beat the

From: Duncan, S.C.

High School: Byrnes

Stature: 6’0’’ 218 pounds

Position: Running Back

Stats

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ROCK HILL, SC - FEBRUARY 14: Jadeveon Clowney reacts before announcing his college football commitment to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks during a press conference at South Pointe High School on February 14, 2011 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Clowney:

Senior Season

162 tackles

29.5 sacks

11 forced fumbles and an interception.

Stats

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 25: Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks rushes against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lattimore: 

Rushed for 6,375 yards 104 touchdowns during his prep career at Byrnes High School.

His senior year he had 260 carries for 1,898 yards and 31 touchdowns. Forty-eight catches for 675 yards.

Recruiting

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ROCK HILL, SC - FEBRUARY 14: Jadeveon Clowney announces his college football commitment to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks along side his mother Josenna Clowney during a press conference at South Pointe High School on February 14, 2011 in Rock

Clowney:

Five-Star recruit

Ranked No. 1 overall recruit in the country by Rivals.com, and just about every other source.

Recruiting

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AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 25: Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lattimore:

Five-star recruit

Ranked No. 9 recruit in the country and the No. 1 running back by Rivals.com

Accolades

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ROCK HILL, SC - FEBRUARY 14: Jadeveon Clowney announces his college football commitment to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks along side his mother Josenna Clowney and father David Clowney during a press conference at South Pointe High School on

Clowney:

Named South Carolina’s "Mr. Football”

Led South Pointe to a 38-6 record in three varsity seasons

Accolades

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 04: Running back Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs with the ball during the 2010 SEC Championship against the Auburn Tigers at Georgia Dome on December 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty

Lattimore:

Also named South Carolina's "Mr. Football"

Two-time A.P. All-State Honoree

South Carolina Gatorade Player of the year

Finalist for the U.S. Army Player of the Year

Champion

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ROCK HILL, SC - FEBRUARY 14: Jadeveon Clowney announces his college football commitment to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks along side his mother Josenna Clowney during a press conference at South Pointe High School on February 14, 2011 in Rock

Clowney:

Class 4A Division II state title in 2008

Champion

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks rushes against Jonathan Bostic #52 of the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Lattimore:

Led the Byrnes High School Rebels to the AAAA Division I championship game his senior year, and a state title in both 2007 and 2008