Josiah Thompson signs with South Carolina
It’s signing day in South Carolina, and signatures from prospects continue to roll in for Shane Beamer’s Gamecocks program.
The latest prospect to officially ink with South Carolina football is offensive tackle Josiah Thompson after committing to the Gamecocks over instate rival Clemson University.
Thompson gained attention and offers from SEC opponents Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama and others.
The five-star commit and Palmetto State native is rated by the On3 Industry Ranking as the top prospect in the state of South Carolina.
The Dillon (S.C.) product is additionally ranked as the number two offensive tackle prospect in the country.
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Other Offers: Clemson, NC State, Georgia, Miami, Tennessee, East Carolina, Alabama, Florida State, Florida, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, LSU, Texas A&M, Kentucky, UNC Chapel Hill, Virginia Tech, Duke, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan State, Coastal Carolina, and Charlotte.
Why South Carolina? “I love it. Staying close to home — my family can travel,” Thompson said of his USC commitment. “I can actually represent my state. If I go far, I just know I that I played for South Carolina and I was born in South Carolina and I was able to represent.”
Scouting Report from On3: Physically-gifted offensive tackle prospect with plus length and reactive movement skills. Measured in at around 6-foot-6, 275 pounds prior to his junior season. Has plus length and a big frame to continue adding weight. 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.
