Josiah Thompson is a five-star recruit from Dillon, SC (No. 35 in the 2024 class) who has not played in South Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Thompson comes from
- Dillon, SC
- Dillon
- About 100 miles from Williams-Brice Stadium
- Five-star, No. 35 in the 2024 class.
- On the South Carolina roster since 2024
Where Thompson fits
South Carolina lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
South Carolina offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 11th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
South Carolina is 5-3, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Texas A&M, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Dillon, SC
Where to follow
Awards
A five-star recruit at offensive line for South Carolina -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 11th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
South Carolina has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Jovaughn Gwyn went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Three seasons at South Carolina
- 2026 South Carolina BeamerYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 South Carolina BeamerYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 South Carolina BeamerYear 1 · Games –
- High school DillonDillon, SC · Class of 2024Five-star, No. 35 in the 2024 class. Signed with South Carolina.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from South Carolina, Jan 14, 2026.
2024
- Signed with South CarolinaFive-star, out of Dillon
2026
- Entered the portalfrom South Carolina
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Shane Beamer.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal
