Elite 2024 OT Josiah Thompson commits to South Carolina

Elite 2024 offensive tackle Josiah Thompson of Dillon (SC) High announced his commitment to South Carolina Friday morning. 

The 6-foot-7, 285 pounder chose the Gamecocks over Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, and others.

Thompson on why he chose South Carolina

“What stood out ultimately about South Carolina is the way the coaches want you to become great on and off the field. I love the way they work hard every day. Working hard will help you achieve something great.”

Relationship with coaching staff + their plan for Thompson

“My relationship with the coaching staff is amazing,” Thompson said. “I’m close with coach Atkins and Coach Lonnie. Their plans are to help me become great and to possibly be in the league one day.”

What it means to stay home

“It means a lot being able to continue my career in my home state. I’ll be able to represent my state as well. Also it will be great that my family and friends will be able to come and see me play in person.”

Josiah Thompson Scouting Summary 

“Physically-gifted offensive tackle prospect with plus length and movement skills. Measured in at around 6-foot-6, 275 pounds as a junior with a wing-span over 6-foot-11. A twitchy mover for the position. Flexible athlete who plays low and with good pad level. Gets underneath the pads of opposing defensive linemen. Generates a push as a run blocker. Has some of the better reactive quickness among offensive tackles in the 2024 cycle. Will need to develop his pass set technique, but has the natural tools to be a top pass protector, likely as a left tackle. Has a developmental frame, but may need time in the weight room to add strength and mass. A high-upside prospect who projects as one of the top offensive tackles in the cycle pending further development.”

Thompson ranks as the No. 53 player according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 5 offensive tackle and the No. 2 player in the state of South Carolina.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $129K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.