'09 FL RB Chris Thompson (FSU Verbal)

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Greenville (FL) Madison High School

Ht: 5-foot-8
Wt: 173 lbs
Forty: 4.4 secs
GPA: 3.2
Class: 2009 (High School)

Rivals: 2009 Top 100

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PalmettoSports.com | South Carolina Recruiting | Phil Kornblut | GoUpstate.com

RB Chris Thompson (5-10 173) of Greenville, FL is a speedy runner who rushed for over 2000 yards and 33 touchdowns last season averaging over nine yards per carry. USC just recently offered Thompson who also has offers from Clemson, Florida State, Miami and Arkansas. Florida also is showing interest. Thompson hopes to make a decision within a few weeks.

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Madison County’s Thompson commits to FSU

Eventually the Florida State football coaches will receive a commitment from a player outside the Big Bend area. But until that day comes, they might as well snatch up all the local talent they can get for the 2009 class.

And on Thursday they landed yet another big-time local prospect when Madison County junior Chris Thompson publicly announced he will wear the garnet and gold.

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ESPN - Talented Madison County team seeks second consecutive state title - Insider

"Most people think because we're [a] small [town] we don't play at a high level," said Cortez Akins, a defensive back drawing interest from Big East schools.

To the contrary, at least eight players from the Madison County's Class of 2009 will sign with major programs. Defensive lineman Jacobbi McDaniel and 5-8, 180-pound running back Chris Thompson have already verbally committed to Florida State.

At 6-1, 278 pounds, McDaniel isn't the biggest prospect, but according to his ESPN's Scouts Inc. evaluation he, "overcomes his size deficiencies by routinely winning the leverage battle. … Has good lateral quickness and is active with his hands. Shoots his hands coming out of his stance and is very violent in his use of them. He can shed and pursue."

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