Three Dillon Wildcats signed on to play college football on National Signing Day on Wednesday.

Kwinton Smith, who verbally committed to play for the University of South Carolina on July 6, 20011, officially signed on with the Gamecocks on Wednesday.

The 6-foot-4, 205-pound Smith caught 34 passes for 564 yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior year. Among many athletic honors, he was selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas and the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.

Dillon High School Head Coach Jackie Hayes describes him as “the ultimate team player,” and added that he “excels at perimeter blocking.”

“He’s going to play in the SEC, which in my opinion is the top conference in the nation.”

In addition to football, Smith has been an outstanding baseball player for the Wildcats as a centerfielder and pitcher. When he verbally committed, Smith said he had also spoken with USC coach Ray Tanner about the possibility of playing baseball for the Gamecocks as well. He also recently joined the basketball team for the first time in his high-school career, averaging 11.3 points in his first three games.

Smith said his decision to commit to USC was based partially on his relationship with the coaches, and noted that it would also allow him to remain close to his family and his home state. He credits his grandfather with his decision to play football, saying that he was always more interested in baseball but that his grandfather, Chad Smith, had gotten him interested in playing football. He said his coaches and family were all very persuasive in getting him into the sport.

“One of the best things in my life has been playing on the Dillon High Wildcats team,” he said. “The players always have your back.”

Two of his fellow players also signed deals with community colleges on Wednesday.

Kevin “Juice” Lynch signed to play for Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. Lynch is a three-year starting cornerback and played in the North-South Game. He has been contacted by D1 colleges, including East Carolina University, where he hopes to transfer after a year.

“I’m very excited to be playing at the college level,” he said. “I’ve got to get busy. I’m ready for it.”

Archie Gilchrist also signed on Wednesday to play for Dodge City Community College in Kansas. Gilchrist played all four years of his high school career and appeared in 59 of 60 games. Gilchrist also played in the North-South game where he anchored the South team’s defense.

Hayes said Gilchrist is an excellent player who “leads by example.”

“I’ll really miss all three of these players,” he added.

Dillon still has plenty of talent waiting with several other players already fielding offers to play college football. Jabril Solomon is expected to sign to play for East Carolina, and the 2013 class includes D.J. Park, Bryce King, Jabo Lee, and Brendan Alford, who all have multiple offers from Division I schools. Park has already verbally committed to USC, and sophomore linebacker Joe Blue already has an offer from USC for 2014.