A starter for Atlanta United U16s during its recently national title championship has made his verbal commitment.

Midfielder Dylan Gaither recently committed to join Furman as part of its 2019 recruiting class.

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The No. 36 ranked player in the 2019 Boys IMG Academy Top 150, Gaither played a key role in Atlanta's U16 success over the course of the 2016-17 Development Academy season, making 35 appearances, including 30 starts, en route to the national title.

He is the first player to commit to join Furman in 2019.