Jacksonville State kept a three-star defensive prospect in his home state.

Southside-Gadsden defensive end McCade Wright announced his commitment to Rich Rodriguez and Jax State on Tuesday, joining a 2025 class that already boasts plenty of in-state products.

The 6-foot-5, 245-pound prospect took a visit to Jacksonville for the Gamecocks’ 34-31 win over Florida International on Saturday.

The defensive product picked the Gamecocks over offers that include UAB, Arkansas State, North Alabama, Murray State and Northern Arizona.

Wright was previously committed to UAB, but announced his decommitment on Oct. 29.

He finished his season with 49 tackles (31 solo), 10 tackles for loss, eight sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a receiving touchdown, according to his social media.

The Southside prospect is rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and On3.

Wright will join a 2025 recruiting class for Jax State that also includes in-state defensive back Jamarion Bennett from Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, along with Hoover tight end Christopher Warren, Jackson offensive lineman Markevian Blake, Weaver defensive back Kaden Gooden, Ramsay offensive lineman Lance Johnson and Lovejoy (Ga.) defensive lineman Antoniyo Smith.