
Lex Cyrus brings track-speed juice to South Carolina’s receiver room
In the 2026 season, South Carolina WR Lex Cyrus is a young, explosive target who has already appeared in one game and logged 3 catches for 53 yards, flashing big-play ability with a 41-yard reception. His calling card is verified speed—he was a decorated high school sprinter with a 10.41 100m and 21.64 200m—so he’s the kind of receiver who can stress defenses vertically and after the catch. Add in a four-star pedigree and a reputation for electric playmaking, and he looks like a high-upside fit for teams that value suddenness, acceleration, and upside over polished volume.





