Three Predictions: Solomon Thomas, Florida flips, No. 1 class

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Rivals national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. has a trio of predictions on five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, more flips ahead for Florida and Georgia vaulting Ohio State for the top-ranked recruiting class.

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1. FIVE-STAR OL SOLOMON THOMAS WILL NOT SIGN WITH FLORIDA STATE.

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The social media post heard around the recruiting world is about a week old and it is still sitting with me. Solomon Thomas was never 100-percent rock-solid to Florida State despite his longstanding commitment, but Alex Atkins was one of the primary reasons he stuck on board so very long. While still there, Thomas is now fresh off of a visit to Florida where the Gators are looking to capitalize on head-turning momentum on the field and certainly on the recruiting trail. It could end up flipping multiple FSU commitments in the end, especially after Tramell Jones made the move on Sunday.

But there is another program very much at play here – LSU. Sources in the Sunshine State and well beyond agree that the Tigers have been involved as much as any program has over the last year, and now that FSU has opened the door with its staff movement, it could be Florida’s opponent from Saturday that sits in the best position to complete the flip. Thomas has been rumored to elect to stay closer to home for college, so South Carolina is not to be overlooked in this type of race, but as a source in Tallahassee told Rivals over the weekend Thomas’ departure from…


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Publish date : 2024-11-19 13:23:00

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