BREAK: LSU tricking out top 28-years old DT commit

Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines five-star Solomon Thomas, an FSU commit, visited the Florida Gators officially over the weekend and was once again impressed by the people at the University of Florida. As the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the 2025 class, he is close to making a final decision, which he aims to do after his final official visit to the Seminoles from June 21-23. LSU and Florida are both vying to flip Thomas from FSU, but it’s a tough battle, especially with the ‘Noles having the last visit.

After his weekend in Gainesville, Thomas spoke with Swamp247 about his experience.

“I’m looking at life after football,” Thomas said. “The plans, expectations, and the people—there is nothing like it. Playing with people you’ve known for a long time, the culture is us. I can go anywhere and say this coach is great, but I’ve realized the culture is something I’ve always known and believed in. Everything is good in Gainesville.”

With his decision nearing, Florida intensified their efforts over the weekend to show how much they value Thomas. They showcased everything they could to the 6-foot-4, 315-pound lineman.

“They’re pressing more to get me on board because after the summer, you want to know who’s coming in, especially the early enrollees,” Thomas said. “I’ll be enrolling in about six months, so just getting the game plan. When they say they run pro-style, it is pro-style. When you transition into the NFL, God-willing, there are no surprises.”

However, it’s the people around the Florida program, from the players to the staff, that make the University of Florida a strong contender for the five-star prospect.

“It’s the people,” Thomas said. “It’s not just one person, that’s my biggest takeaway. It’s a collective, it’s everybody. I like academics, and that’s not something you often hear from student-athletes, but it has kept the University of Florida in the running.”

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