On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Florida State trending for 4-star RB Byron Louis

Florida State is in prime position to land a top-15 running back in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM).

The Seminoles are trending for Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage four-star running back Byron Louis with a 91.7% chance of landing his commitment, per the RPM.

Miami insider Stephen Wagner logged an expert prediction with a 75% confidence level favoring the ‘Noles on Monday. Wagner’s prediction follows picks from On3 VP of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong and Ohio State insider Matt Parker earlier this year.

Louis updated his recruitment with On3’s Chad Simmons earlier this month, pointing toward a potential September commitment. Louis took his official visit to Tallahassee at the end of June and continues to feel strongly about the in-state program.

“Florida State wants me to make my own decision,” Louis told On3. “They tell me, if it is right, then it is right. Coach Mike Norvell believes Florida State is the best school for me, but he is not pressuring me and he wants me to make the best decision for me.”

The 5-foot-10.5, 205-pound Louis is the nation’s No. 226 overall prospect, No. 15 running back and No. 35 recruit from Florida in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Florida State 2025 class breakdown

Jacksonville Raines five-star interior offensive lineman Solomon Thomas remains the headline pledge in the class. Warner Robins (Ga.) Houston County four-star IOL Peyton Joseph now joins Thomas in the trenches following his July 4 commitment.

Jacksonville Mandarin four-star quarterback pledge Tramell Jones has continued to see his stock rise and is now the No. 21 QB in the nation. The Elite 11 finalist has been committed to FSU since April 1, 2023. Omaha (Neb.) Millard South four-star tight end Chase Loftin joined the class at the end of June and is also a top-300 recruit. Milton (Ga.) four-star WR CJ Wiley is a top-100 recruit who joined in a twist this summer.

Cocoa (Fla.) four-star EDGE Javion Hilson is the centerpiece pledge on the defensive side of the ball, currently checking in as the No. 40 prospect and No. 3 EDGE in the nation. He’s flanked on the defensive front by Port Charlotte (Fla.) four-star defensive lineman Myron Charles and Greensboro (Ga.) Greene County four-star DL Kevin Wynn, a pair of top-150 pledges.