Jaiden Kelly-Murray is a 5-foot-11, 180-pound athlete starring for undefeated, AAAAA (5A) powerhouse Summerville High School. And the electric, speedy, game-breaking safety and wide receiver’s talents have not gone unnoticed by major Division 1 and Power Four coaches across the United States during a standout sophomore season under Lowcountry Friday Night Lights.
Kelly-Murray has already long been on the radar of big-time programs, tendering offers from Arkansas and Alabama-Birmingham the summer after eighth grade. He also tendered an offer from East Carolina, Miami (Ohio), and Virginia Tech this summer.
His stock only continues to rise after a strong 2024. His Green Wave are still in the hunt for the state championship as they enter the quarterfinals of the playoffs this Friday, where they will face Ridge View.
Carolina hasn’t yet tendered him an offer, but he was at the Gamecocks’ game vs. Missouri. He is listed as a safety on Rivals, but USC likes him as a wide receiver.
He visited Williams-Brice Stadium to experience their electric atmosphere and wild-west, come-from-behind thriller over Missouri on Nov. 16.
“(Carolina) is most definitely a vibe,” he said.
Part of the reason why is because Gamecocks’ wide receivers coach Mike Furrey was able to see what his abilities during the Green Wave’s game against Chapin. Furrey’s son, Stone, is a safety for the Eagles.
In that game, Kelly-Murray recorded 167 yards and three touchdowns.
He likes Furrey as a coach. “I like how he coaches up his guys for sure, making them discipline and also teaching them step by step what to do, “ he said.
During the regular season, he was already highly productive on the offense, recording 881 yards on 61 receptions, hauling in nine touchdowns on 14.5 yards per catch.
Kelly-Murray, also a defensive ballhawk, had two interceptions, one which he returned for a touchdown.
He was at Georgia Tech on Nov. 9. He tendered an offer from the Yellow Jackets when visiting Bobby-Dodd Stadium for their big upset win over Miami. They are recruiting him on the defense.
Kelly-Murray’s point of contact is cornerbacks’ coach Cory Peoples, who is also from the Lowcountry. “"My relationship with Coach Peoples is good, especially because he's from my area. The Yellow Jackets have a great atmosphere, and I feel like I could be a piece for their program," he said.
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