Offensive lineman Eric Douglas (Charlotte, N.C./Mallard Creek) took to Twitter indicating he's verbally committed to South Carolina.

God bless! Go Gamecocks !! pic.twitter.com/BhEgtDGdOB — Eric Douglas (@edoug71) April 2, 2016

Douglas, who chose South Carolina over offers from Penn State, Maryland, N.C. State and North Carolina, went in-depth about his choice.

"Just everything about them," Douglas said. "How they are very personable with the players. Just how they treated me through the coaching staff change. It's close to home."

Douglas also has a pair of teammates who are highly regarded that he will begin recruiting immediately, namely fellow trenchman T.J. Moore.

"I think I can get a couple of Mallard Creek guys," Douglas said. "I think I can get Ryan Jones and T.J."

The three-star recruit is ranked as the nation's No. 77 offensive tackle and the No. 23 prospect in North Carolina in the 2017 class by 247Sports.com Composite Rankings.

"They are getting a leader and a person that can win," Douglas said. "Make an early impact. Coming from Mallard Creek they are getting that leadership."

Douglas is the seventh verbal commit in the 2017 class for South Carolina.