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The WireRecruiting · ACCUPDATED AUG 26, 2026
The Pate State / The Wire
The WireStatus · ReportedImpact · moderateFlorida State · ACC

Four-Star Edge Antonio Thomas Jr. Plans Florida State Visit for Clemson Game

The Oct. 31 visit gives Florida State a chance to host one of the nation’s top edge prospects, but the Seminoles still have ground to make up in his recruitment.

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AUG 26, 2026
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Four-star edge prospect Antonio Thomas Jr. is reported to be scheduled for an Oct. 31 visit to Florida State for the Seminoles’ game against Clemson. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Florida recruit ranks No. 14 nationally and No. 3 in composite rankings. Thomas also has visits scheduled for Kentucky on Sept. 12, Florida on Sept. 26, Georgia Tech on Oct. 10, Miami on Oct. 17, and Georgia on Nov. 14. Georgia, Florida, and Kentucky are currently among the schools recruiting him most successfully. Texas, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Oregon have also made progress. Florida State has work to do to move higher on his list.

Sourcing & standards: Reporting via Yahoo Sports. Produced by the Pate State Wire Desk under the site's verification rules, monitored by an editor. Corrections are timestamped, never silent.

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