The WPDE Zone class of 2009 already has four Division I FCS commitments weeks before the start of summer workouts. Marlboro County WR/LB Kinsman Thomas will commit to play for Steve Spurrier and the South Carolina gamecocks according to a report from palmettosports.com's Phil Kornblut. Thomas had 27 catches for 891 yards and 8 TD's for Dean Boyd's Bulldogs last season. Also on Tuesday, West Florence LB Avery Murray gave his verbal commitment to play for Ralph Friedgen and the Maryland Terrapins. Murray was the Knights leading tackler in 2007 and had two defensive touchdowns.
Class of 2009 Division I commitments
Kinsman Thomas (Marlboro County WR/LB) - South Carolina
Avery Murray (West Florence LB) - Maryland
Malliciah Goodman (West Florence DE) - Clemson
Quandon Christian (Lake View RB/LB) - Clemson