LSU flips 5-star IOL Solomon Thomas from Florida State

Jacksonville Raines five-star interior offensive lineman Solomon Thomas has flipped his commitment from Florida State to LSU.

He was pledged to the Seminoles since Dec. 22, 2023, but is now set to head to Baton Rouge in a massive National Signing Day win for Brian Kelly and the Tigers.

Thomas is the No. 32 overall prospect and No. 2 IOL in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 4 player in Florida.

Flip rumors surrounding Thomas were prevalent this fall, though LSU was not at the center. Miami and Florida were considered the biggest threats to flip the 6-foot-3.5, 315-pounder, but the Tigers never went away, 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 Nov. 25. “The other offensive line commits have reached out to me and I really like the culture there. It is a lot like Florida. It is that SEC culture.

“They showed me a lot of love on the visit. I don’t think I have been to an atmosphere like the one at LSU in Louisiana. It is different. They are the only P4 school in Louisiana, so it is them and the Saints that the people love.

“The game was great and I got some time with coach Brad Davis and coach Brian Kelly. They are pushing for a national championship and they want to have the pieces in place to play for one in the next couple of years. I know they want to win there.”

Solomon Thomas Scouting Summary

On3 writes this of Thomas as a prospect:

“Big-bodied, physical offensive lineman with versatility and one of the higher floors in what is a loaded cycle at the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-3.5, 315 pounds prior to his senior season. Touts elite length with 35.75-inch arms. Has a barrel-chested build with solid weight distribution. Lines up at tackle for his high school but likely has the highest upside as a guard long-term. Very stout at the point of attack. Plays with a strong base and has pop in his hands on contact. Detonates defensive linemen and linebackers with his punch. Plays with a physical edge and works to finish blocks. Has good technical ability in pass protection. Held up well in a 1-on-1 matchup against 2024 five-star defensive lineman LJ McCray as a junior. A solid, not overwhelming athlete. Can continue to improve his lateral agility and reactive quickness. Has the skill level to potentially get on the field early in his college career given his strength and battle tested resume.”