STRecruiting: Running back Amari Thomas has made his decision with his announcement coming on Friday

Friday afternoon at 3:00 PM at his school, RB Amari Thomas (6-0 195) of Blountstown, FL will make his commitment announcement for a second time. Thomas committed to Florida State in late January and decommitted in late July.

Thomas said Tuesday night he knows his decision, which he made on Sunday night. He said he’s not contacted any of the coaches and doesn’t plan to prior to his announcement.

Thomas narrowed the field to South Carolina, Florida State, Colorado and Georgia Tech. Gamecock running backs coach Marquel Blackwell has been in touch with Thomas during this week.

“Been good.  Nothing crazy.  Same thing,” Thomas said.  “Talked a little bit.  Not too much. I like the culture, the people inside the building, things like that.”

Thomas visited South Carolina in April for a spring practice, and then he returned for an official visit in June. He also made official visits with Florida State and Kentucky.

When it comes to letting the public know his decision on Friday, Thomas said he won’t make it a big deal.

“I’ll do hats on the table.  Keep it regular,” he said.  “I’m not doing all the games and stuff.  I’m just going to pick.”

Thomas rushed for a combined 2545 yards and 56 touchdowns in the last two seasons. He said the school he chooses will be getting a premier running back.

“What I will bring to the backfield is to be unstoppable,” Thomas said.  “A player with a good mindset.  That school is getting a good player, not just any good player.  I wouldn’t be too cocky, but I call myself the best, just because of my confidence.  They are definitely getting a good one, a great one.”  

One note to add about Thomas’ commitment on Friday. He doesn’t plan to shut down his recruiting.

“No sir,” he said.  “I’m not going to count nobody out.  I mean, you still got December, so probably going to take some visits in September.”

Thomas said he has several game visits in mind for this season, but has not set those up. Some of the other schools to recruit him include Clemson, NC State, Florida, Kansas State, Mississippi State, Illinois, Indiana, Louisville and Virginia Tech.