Outside linebacker Damani Staley (Columbia, S.C./Ridge View) picked up his first offer from South Carolina.

Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp and Offensive Coordinator Kurt Roper stopped by the school and made the offer.

As a junior, Staley (6-2, 215) led the state of South Carolina with 21 sacks.

He also racked up 32 tackles for loss, 57 solo tackles, 31 assists, eight hurries, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

His father, Duce Staley, played running back for South Carolina in 1995 and 1996 when he rushed for 1,582 yards.

Damani Staley is one of the Top 20 prospects in South Carolina in the 2017 class.