South Carolina 2012 Signing Day Results: Grading the Class

South Carolina's recruiting class lacked sizzle, sparkle and drama.  That's quite all right with the head ball coach; there aren't any holes in this class. There is one project-type player, and the rest can contribute—some right away.There are potential stars. Most are high-character kids and highly recruited by big-name schools.  Make no mistake, South Carolina's class is still widely regarded as one of the top 12-18 classes in the country. There is no Jadeveon Clowney or Marcus Lattimore, but there is enough here to continue South Carolina's winning ways.   The Stars: Shaq Roland, Wide Receiver Mike Davis, Running Back Chaz Elder, Defensive Back   The Potential Stars: Jerell Adams, Tight End Jordan Diggs, Defensive Back Jody Fuller, Wide Reciever Darius English, Defensive End Kyle Fleetwood, Defensive Back    The Immediate Contributors: Joe Harris, Offensive Lineman Brock Stadnik, Offensive Lineman T.J. Gurley, Defensive Back T.J. Holloman, Linebacker Chris Moody, Defensive Back Nick St. Germain, Kicker   Redshirt Players Who Will be Great Down the Road: Carlos Hood, Defensive Tackle Kaiwan Lewis, Linebacker Rico McWilliams, Defensive Back Brendan Nosovitch, Quarterback Kelvin Rainey, Tight End Kendric Salley, Running Back Kwinton Smith, Wide Receiver Clayton Stadnik, Center Jhaustin Thomas, Defensive End Cody Waldrop, Offensive Line   Low-Risk/High-Reward Project Player: Mason Zandi, Offensive Line   The Gamecocks have come a long way. They used to get 2- to 3-star players exclusively, now they compete toe-to-toe with some of the biggest programs in the country.  It has snowballed into a dangerous sleeping giant in the SEC.  This class is extremely deep. There are contributors across the board and plenty of sleeper stars. This class is deeper and more talented than 2011's, and that class had Jadeveon Clowney in it.  Overall Grade:  ARead more South Carolina Football news on BleacherReport.com