Football Scores 1st Commit of 2011 (Updated)

According to the AJC's Chip Towers:

Georgia State, which opens its inaugural football season against Shorter on Sept. 2, landed a nice addition to its 2011 class with a commitment Monday from DE Roderick Thompson of Mays High. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound athlete plays on the end opposite the Tech commitment Caldwell, giving the Raiders’ one of the more formidable defensive fronts in Atlanta. “He’s my right-hand man,” Thompson said of Caldwell. “We’ve been hanging out since we were kids. We’re trying to be the best in the state.” Thompson chose the Panthers over a number of FCS offers, plus Grambling, Army and William & Mary. “[Georgia State is] just starting off and I feel like I can help them get better,” Thompson said. “Plus, they’re right here at home.”

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From Mays HS Football Coach Dominic Calloway: "He is a big athletic defensive end that understands the game. He is a good student and he will be a good addition to your program on and off the field."

My take: A great grab and a kid that could have major offers coming.  I hope the staff can keep him on board for February.  He's very tall and has the body style to easily put on 25lbs. or more and be an impact DE.  Great start to the recruiting cycle at a position of need.