Three Predictions: Solomon Thomas, Florida flips, No. 1 class
Rivals nationwide recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. has a trio of predictions on five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, extra flips forward for Florida and Georgia vaulting Ohio State for the top-ranked recruiting class.
1. FIVE-STAR OL SOLOMON THOMAS WILL NOT SIGN WITH FLORIDA STATE.
The social media put up heard across the recruiting world is a couple of week previous and it’s nonetheless sitting with me. Solomon Thomas was by no means 100-percent rock-solid to Florida State regardless of his longstanding dedication, however Alex Atkins was one of many major causes he caught on board so very lengthy. Whereas nonetheless there, Thomas is now contemporary off of a go to to Florida the place the Gators need to capitalize on head-turning momentum on the sphere and positively on the recruiting path. It might find yourself flipping a number of FSU commitments in the long run, particularly after Tramell Jones made the transfer on Sunday.
However there may be one other program very a lot at play right here – LSU. Sources within the Sunshine State and nicely past agree that the Tigers have been concerned as a lot as any program has during the last 12 months, and now that FSU has opened the door with its employees motion, it could possibly be Florida’s opponent from Saturday that sits in the most effective place to finish the flip. Thomas has been rumored to elect to remain nearer to house for faculty, so South Carolina is to not be neglected in any such race, however as a supply in Tallahassee informed Rivals over the weekend Thomas’ departure from FSU appears “like a matter of time.” Rivals forecasts Thomas within the SEC on the subsequent stage.
2. FLORIDA’S RUN ON FLIPS IS FAR FROM OVER.
Outdoors of upcoming opponent Ole Miss, Florida stands out as the hottest program on the path after the vote of confidence for Billy Napier final week and the upset over LSU on Saturday. It has led to a number of commitments as of this writing, together with two recruits previously dedicated to different applications. Not solely will that proceed, however it would proceed in SEC and ACC nation. Florida hosted recruits on board with Texas, Auburn and others final weekend and we might see a number of guests find yourself within the Swamp for good.
In calling our shot, we have got eyes on the offensive line. Florida State dedication Daniel Pierre Louis had his Florida official go to set quickly after he picked FSU and it couldn’t have gone a lot better for his first true impression of Gainesville. Auburn dedication Tavaris Cube has frequented UF rather more and sure, he was again on board over the weekend. DPL ought to come off the board first, however a flip of Cube is turning into simply as anticipated because the week wears on.
3. GEORGIA WILL VAULT OHIO STATE FOR THE TOP-RANKED CLASS.
Ohio State might very nicely roll into the Faculty Soccer Playoff this fall full with a revenge win over Michigan to cap the common season, however its run because the longtime No. 1 group within the recruiting rankings could not observe. The Buckeyes misplaced a blue-chip edge in Zahir Mathis on Monday and at the least three extra blue-chippers on the dedication checklist, cornerback Na’eem Offord, move rusher London Merritt and linebacker Tarvos Alford are all critically contemplating different applications down the house stretch. All however Merritt have multiple further contender at this stage of the sport, too.
Combining the chance of holding on to elite commitments with the run nonetheless forward for Kirby Good and Georgia has the Bulldogs wanting more likely to complete with the top-ranked class. The Bulldogs already sit at No. 2 and have been lining up high targets for journeys and return journeys to Athens. Elites like defensive deal with Justus Terry and Chase Linton appear to be close to locks to UGA whereas this system can be capturing its shot for No. 1 athlete DJ Pickett and No. 2 all-purpose again Anthony Rogers whereas additionally trying to flip a QB recruit on the finish of the cycle reminiscent of Julian Lewis or Jaron Sagapolutele, amongst others.
