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South Carolina thought they had Damon Arnette signed, sealed and delivered. Instead, the cornerback prospect decided to flip his commitment to Ohio State, breaking the hearts of Gamecocks everywhere.

He confirmed the news on his Twitter account:

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Arnette is a 3-star recruit from St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to 247Sports. He is ranked as the No. 647 prospect in the country, the No. 84 player from the state of Florida and the No. 60 cornerback. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 185 pounds, he has the size and athleticism that coaches crave at the cornerback position these days.



He also has the competitive nature coaches want, as he illustrated on Twitter a few weeks before he made his decision:

In the modern game, taller, more physical corners are in vogue, so it's hardly a surprise that multiple schools continued to recruit Arnette despite his initial commitment to South Carolina. In today's recruiting landscape, a commitment is hardly considered sacred by opposing coaches or players.

In the end, it was Ohio State that managed to win Arnette's signature. It was a bumpy ride, but the cornerback is now headed to the school he feels gives him the best chance to develop as a successful player in the future.