South Carolina wide receiver target Malik Clark decommitted from Florida State on Tuesday. The four-star prospect from Rock Hill (S.C.) High School had initially committed to the Seminoles in July, choosing them over South Carolina and North Carolina. He visited Columbia two weeks ago for the Akron game and is scheduled to return this weekend for the matchup against Ole Miss.
According to 247Sports, Clark is ranked as the No. 24 wide receiver in the 2025 class and is the No. 3 overall prospect in South Carolina. Nationally, he is ranked No. 212.
247Sports’ national college football recruiting analyst notes that South Carolina is competing with several other schools for Clark, including North Carolina, UCF, Colorado, and Texas A&M.
So far this season, Clark has made 31 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns in five games.
Andrew Ivins, director of scouting at 247Sports, describes Clark as a perimeter playmaker with the speed to score. While he may not be the most polished player yet, he has the potential to become a game-changer with his height of over 6-foot-2 and weight of 180 pounds. He has showcased impressive athleticism on the Under Armour Next camp circuit, running a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, a 4.31-second short shuttle, and achieving a 122.5-inch broad jump.
Clark excels in attacking the deeper parts of the field, using dynamic cuts to create separation from defenders. However, he could improve his footwork for greater efficiency. He’s adept at locating the ball in the air, although he doesn’t have many contested catches on his highlight reel.
Adding weight could enhance his effectiveness in 50-50 situations and improve his blocking. Overall, he is seen as a potential multi-year impact player at the Power Five level, with legitimate NFL potential. While he may need time to adjust, he is regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 cycle when it comes to challenging coverages at various levels.
