LSU trades 5-star IOL Solomon Thomas from Florida State

LSU trades 5-star IOL Solomon Thomas from Florida State

Jacksonville Raines five-star interior offensive lineman Solomon Thomas has reversed his commitment State of Florida To LSU.

He was committed to the Seminoles since December 22, 2023, but will now travel to Baton Rouge for a huge win on National Signing Day Brian Kelly and the tigers.

Accordingly, Thomas is the No. 32 prospect overall and the No. 2 IOL player in the 2025 cycle On3 industry rankinga weighted average that takes into account all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 4 player in Florida.

Flip rumors surrounding Thomas have been widespread this fall, even though LSU hasn’t been the focus. Miami and Florida were considered the biggest threats to overwhelm the 6-foot-3.5, 315-pounder, but the Tigers never let up either.

Thomas visited Baton Rouge two weeks ago and is now the third five-star recruit in LSU’s 2025 recruiting class – which still ranks in the top 10 of the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

“My visit to LSU was great” Thomas told On3 on November 25th. “The other offensive line commits have reached out to me and I really like the culture there. It’s very similar to Florida. It’s that SEC culture.

“They showed me a lot of love during the visit. I don’t think I’ve experienced an atmosphere like LSU in Louisiana. It’s different. They are the only P4 school in Louisiana, so it is them and the Saints that people love.

“The game was great and I had some time with the coach Brad Davis and trainer Brian Kelly. They are pushing for a national championship and want to create the conditions to play for one in the next few years. I know they want to win there.”

Solomon Thomas Scouting Summary

On3 writes this about Thomas as an interested party:

“Tall, physical offensive player with versatility and one of the higher floors in an intense cycle at the position.” Before his senior season, he was about 6-foot-1 and weighed 245 pounds. Touts elite length with 35.75 inch arms. Has a ton-sized frame with solid weight distribution. Plays as a tackle for his high school years, but probably has the best long-term prospects as a guard. Very powerful at the point of attack. Plays with a strong base and has pop in his hands upon contact. Explodes defensive linemen and linebackers with his punch. Plays with a physical edge and works to finish blocks. Has good technical skills in pass protection. Held up well as a junior in a 1-on-1 matchup against five-star 2024 defensive end LJ McCray. A solid, not overwhelming athlete. Can further improve his lateral mobility and reaction speed. Has the skills to potentially take the field early in his college career given his strong and battle-tested resume.”

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