It's decision day for four-star OL Josiah Thompson
Decision day has arrived at long last for Dillon (S.C.) class of 2024 four-star offensive tackle and priority South Carolina Gamecocks target Josiah Thompson.
The 6-foot-6.5, 275-pound recruit will announce his decision at 9 a.m. on Friday during a ceremony in Dillon and Gamecock Central will be on hand for complete coverage.
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Thompson announced a top six in January, but recently told On3 that South Carolina, Alabama and Clemson were standing out with Georgia and Miami in the mix.
“What separates them is I’ve really been speaking to the coaches since my freshman year,” Thompson previously told On3. “It’s really my relationship with the coaches, being more comfortable around them in the facility. That’s what really separates them from the others.”
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Thompson is the No. 51 overall prospect and No. 4 offensive tackle in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 2 player in South Carolina.
On3 rates Thompson higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2024 On300, he is the No. 19 overall prospect, No. 2 offensive tackle and No. 1 player in South Carolina.
A commitment from Thompson would give the Gamecocks seven for the 2024 class and he would be the fourth in-state pledge joining top targets OL Kam Pringle, WR Mazeo Bennett and OL Blake Franks.
On3 Evaluation
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.
On3’s Chad Simmons contributed to this story.
