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Norvell flips tight end recruit from Georgia, lands highest ranked recruit as FSU coach
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Mike Norvell has landed his biggest high school commitment as the head coach of Florida State football .
Five-star tight end Landen Thomas has flipped his commitment from Georgia to the Seminoles . Thomas was once committed to the Seminoles in 2021, but backed off the pledge and committed to the Bulldogs on July 7, 2022.
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Thomas, who plays for Colquitt County in South Georgia, has visited Tallahassee in back-to-back weeks in April, including Saturday's Garnet & Gold Spring Showcase.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder is rated as the No. 25 overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class and is the top-ranked tight end, according to 247Sports composite rankings. He is the fifth-ranked prospect in Georgia in the class.
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If he signs, he will become the highest-ranked prospect Norvell has signed entering his fourth season as the FSU head coach. Freshman Hykeem Williams was ranked as the No. 31 prospect according to 247 Sports Composite rankings in the 2022 recruiting class while cornerback Demorie Tate was ranked as the No. 35 prospect.
As a junior, he played in 14 games and finished with 44 receptions for 753 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also added five scores as a rusher.
Thomas moves the Seminoles' recruiting class from No. 6 to No. 5 in the 247Sports Team Recruiting Rankings.
He is the third commitment in the previous four days for FSU and Norvell.
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Florida State 2024 recruiting class
Below are the 11 recruits currently committed to Florida State's 2024 class, along with what their ranking on 247Sports.
Quarterback
Four-star Luke Kromenhoek - Benedictine Military School - Savannah, Ga. - No. 12 quarterback, No. 133 overall
Running back
Four-star Kameron Davis - Dougherty High - Albany, Ga. - No. 3 running back, No. 35 overall
Wide receiver
Three-star Camdon Frier - Suwannee High - Live Oak - No. 51 wide receiver, No. 364 overall
Four-star Tawaski Abrams - Dunbar High - Fort Myers - No. 37 wide receiver, No. 257 overall
Tight end
Five-star Landen Thomas Colquitt County - Moultrie, Ga. - No. 1 tight end, No. 24 overall prospect
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Athlete
Four-star Lawayne McCoy - Miami Central High - Miami - No. 30 athlete, No. 331 overall
Four-star BJ Gibson - Wilcox County - Rochelle, Ga. - No. 34 athlete, No. 375 overall
Linebacker
Three-star Jayden Parrish - Atlantic High - Delray Beach - No. 71 linebacker, No. 774 overall
Defensive end
Three-star Jamorie Flagg - Booker T. Washington - Miami - No. 84 defensive lineman, No. 834 overall
Safety
Three-star CJ Heard - Woodruff Academy - Atlanta, Ga. - No. 41 safety, No. 451 overall
Kicker
Unrated Jake Weinberg - American Heritage Delray Beach - No. 4 kicker, unranked overall
Reach Ehsan Kassim at ekassim@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Ehsan_Kassim. You can also follow our coverage on Facebook (NoleSports) and Instagram (tlhnolesports).
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