Tag: Florida recruiting

LSU to host 5-star Florida State OL commit Solomon Thomas this weekend

Solomon Thomas is the top interior offensive lineman in the 2025 class.

LSU already has the No. 1 class in the 2025 cycle at the moment, and it could get even better if it can pull off a colossal flip this weekend.

The Tigers are hosting five-star Florida State offensive tackle commit [autotag]Solomon Thomas[/autotag], as was first reported by Tom Loy of 247Sports. Thomas has also locked in upcoming visits with in-state programs Florida and Miami.

The Raines (Jacksonville, Fla.) prospect ranks as the No. 1 interior offensive line prospect in the nation and No. 2 player in the state of Florida. The 247Sports Composite Rankings slot him as the No. 13 overall player nationally.

He received an offer from LSU in September but pledged to the Seminoles in December. Still, he’s doing his due diligence and continues to take visits.

LSU added a commitment from blue-chip interior offensive lineman Tyler Miller a few days ago, and now it’s looking to continue to bulk up its future offensive line recruiting.

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4-star 2025 receiver sets a commitment date

Koby Howard will make his college decision on March 31.

LSU is looking to build on its hot start recruiting the 2025 cycle, and it could be in the mix to add another blue-chip receiver to the fold.

Four-star Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.) receiver Koby Howard has set a commitment date of March 31, according to On3. Howard has also trimmed his list of top schools down to eight, which includes Florida, FSU, LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, Missouri, Notre Dame and Tennessee.

Howard ranks as the No. 314 prospect nationally, per 247Sports, and while he holds no Crystal Ball projection, Florida is a slim favorite per the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine followed by Florida State.

He has visited LSU multiple times, though Howard’s last trip to Baton Rouge was nearly a year ago.

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LSU makes top 10 for 2025 four-star cornerback

As of now, the Florida State Seminoles are way out ahead of all the other schools for Gregory Thomas.

One of the best cornerbacks in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list of potential schools down to 10. LSU has made the cut. [autotag]Gregory Thomas[/autotag] is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound, four-star cornerback from Plantation, Florida.

The Tigers join Florida State, Colorado, Penn State, Texas A&M, Miami, West Virginia, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. As of now, the Florida State Seminoles are way out ahead of all the other schools. The Seminoles have received multiple Crystal Ball projections to land Thomas and they are also a 98% favorite to land him per On3.

LSU’s 2025 recruiting class is currently ranked as the No. 2 class in the country and currently has commitments from the No. 1 quarterback, wide receiver, and running back in the class. The Tigers are also favored to land the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the class.

There is currently one cornerback commitment in the class in [autotag]Jaboree Antoine[/autotag]. The Tigers have been thin at the cornerback position recently but Thomas could add much-needed depth.

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LSU offers 2026 four-star auarterback from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Miami is a 22% favorite to land Dia Bell per On3.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff took a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to extend a scholarship offer to one of the best quarterbacks in the 2026 recruiting class. They will have to fight off Miami to get him though.

[autotag]Dia Bell[/autotag] is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound, four-star quarterback from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he plays for American Heritage High School. The American Heritage Patriots finished the 2023 season 10-2 with a loss to Berkeley Prep in the 2 M state semifinals.

There are no crystal ball projections at this time for Bell but Miami is a 22% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Bell is a kid who has a cannon for an arm and can make all the throws needed to win a ball game for you.

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NEW: LSU makes the cut for elite 5-star safety who recently trimmed list

The Tigers have already landed the top quarterback, receiver and running back in 2025. Could they add the No. 1 safety, as well?

The No. 1 Safety in the 2025 recruiting class has trimmed his list of potential schools down to just five. [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and the LSU Tigers made the cut.

LSU joins Oregon, Georgia, Michigan and Miami in the final five. There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for [autotag]DJ Pickett[/autotag]. Florida was a 25% favorite to land him per On3, but the Gators failed to make his top five, so it seems they are out.

Pickett is a 6-foot-3, 170-pound, five-star safety from Zephyrhills, Florida, where he plays for Zephyrhills High School. The Zephyrhills Bulldogs finished the 2023 season 8-4 with a loss to Vanguard in the second round of the 3 S state playoffs.

LSU already has the No. 1 quarterback, receiver and running back in the 2025 class. Adding to that with the No. 1 safety would just be more icing on the cake. Kelly has been doing a great job recruiting since arriving at LSU. Let’s see if he can pull off another master class.

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LSU offers 2025 EDGE from Havana, Florida

Jeramiah McCloud is currently committed to Mississippi State.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff took a trip to Havana, Florida, to extend a scholarship offer to one of the most talented edge rushers in the 2025 recruiting class.

[autotag]Jeramiah McCloud[/autotag] is a 6-foot-4, 285-pound edge rusher from Havana, Florida, where he plays for Gadsden County High School. The Gadsden County Jaguars finished the 2023 season 6-5 with a loss to Wakulla in the 2 S state playoffs.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for McCloud but he is currently committed to playing for Mississippi State.

Film Analysis: McCloud is a powerful force that wreaks havoc in opposing backfields. Hopefully, Kelly can pull McCloud away from Mississippi State.

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LSU offers 2025 4-star EDGE from Tampa, Florida

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Jesse Harrold at this time.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff took a trip to Florida to extend a scholarship offer to a four-star edge rusher that Kelly thinks could make a difference in Baton Rouge.

[autotag]Jesse Harrold[/autotag] is a 6-foot-4, 215-pound, four-star EDGE from Tampa where he plays for Robinson High School. The Robinson Knights finished the 2023 season 9-3 with a loss to Tampa Catholic in the playoffs.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Harrold at this time and there are no clear favorites to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Harrold has a great mix of size and speed that allows him to be explosive in the backfield.

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Elite 5-star 2025 Florida safety sets official visit with LSU

The Tigers are looking to add to their already strong 2025 class.

The Tigers already have commitments from the top quarterback, running back and receiver in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Now, they’ll be hosting the No. 1 safety for a visit, as well.

Zephyrhills (Fla.) five-star safety [autotag]DJ Pickett[/autotag] told On3 he will be taking the trip to Baton Rouge on Jan. 30. Pickett is a top-10 prospect nationally and the top recruit in the state of Florida.

No clear favorites have emerged so far for Pickett. He doesn’t hold any Crystal Ball predictions, and though Florida leads the way on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, it sits at just 26.1% followed by Michigan at 13.2%.

The Tigers will hope they can make up some of that ground when Pickett is on campus this coming week.

LSU’s 2025 class currently ranks first nationally per the On3 industry rankings and second on the 247Sports Composite.

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LSU offers 2026 5-star wide receiver from Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Florida State Seminoles are a 25% favorite to land Jabari Brady, per On3.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff ventured into Florida to extend a scholarship offer to the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2026 recruiting class.

[autotag]Jabari Brady[/autotag] is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound, five-star wide receiver from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he plays for Chaminade-Madonna Prep. Last season, Brady played for the Monarch Knights who finished the season 11-3 with a loss to Mandarin the the 4M state semifinals.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Brady but the Florida State Seminoles are a 25% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Brady is an insanely talented prospect who makes the game of football look easy.

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LSU offers 2025 cornerback from Hollywood, Florida

Brian Kelly thinks he has found a sleeper recruit in the Sunshine State.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] thinks he has found a sleeper recruit in the Sunshine State. He and his recruiting staff have ventured down to Hollywood, Florida, and found a player that not many schools are aware of yet but they may be soon.

[autotag]Shmar Akande[/autotag] is a 6-foot-3, 180-pound cornerback who plays for South Broward High School. The South Broward Bulldogs finished the 2023 season 8-3 with a loss to Belen Jesuit in the first round of the 3 M state playoffs.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Akande and there are no favorites to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Akande is a guy with great size who has incredible ball and cover skills.

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