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SEC News: Foster to join USFL, South Carolina adds two commits

By Matt Melton

TUSCALOOSA, AL - APRIL 18: Reuben Foster #10 of the Crimson team reacts to a play during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide A-day spring game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL - APRIL 18: Reuben Foster #10 of the Crimson team reacts to a play during the University of Alabama Crimson Tide A-day spring game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on April 18, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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SEC fans, here are some of the biggest stories from across the conference on Thursday and Friday, which includes a few notable commitments for two SEC East teams, as well as a former Alabama standout linebacker signing with a team at the professional level.

3-star OT Hayes Johnson commits to Kentucky

The Kentucky Wildcats landed a commitment Thursday from Hayes Johnson, who is one of the state’s top players in the 2024 class. Johnson is rated as a three-star offensive tackle out of in-state Taylor County High School.

3-star WR Elijah Caldwell commits to South Carolina

South Carolina landed a commitment to their 2023 class Thursday in Elijah Caldwell, who is an in-state prospect out of Northwestern High School. Caldwell, a wide receiver, is rated as a three-star prospect.

Former Alabama LB Reuben Foster signs with USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, former Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster has signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL. Foster, a former first round pick from the 2017 NFL Draft, last appeared in an NFL game during the 2018 season, and had a combined 223 tackles, 24 TFL, and seven sacks during his Alabama career from 2013-16.

4-star LB Wendell Gregory commits to South Carolina

South Carolina and head coach Shane Beamer landed a key piece to their 2024 class Friday in Wendell Gregory. Gregory is rated as a four-star linebacker out of Walton High School in Georgia.

Saturday’s 2023 SEC/Big 12 Challenge Games

The 2023 SEC/Big 12 Challenge will be taking place today between two of college basketball’s premier conferences. Here are the matchups that will be played today between the SEC and Big 12:

  • West Virginia vs No. 15 Auburn
  • Oklahoma vs No. 2 Alabama
  • Missouri vs No. 12 Iowa State
  • LSU vs Texas Tech
  • Mississippi State vs No. 11 TCU
  • No. 17 Baylor vs Arkansas
  • No. 4 Tennessee vs No. 10 Texas
  • No. 5 Kansas State vs Florida
  • Kentucky vs No. 9 Kansas
  • Oklahoma State vs Ole Miss

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