Florida State is still grinding on the recruiting trail, and one of its biggest opportunities right now comes with a familiar name: Omari Lawson.
The 2028 four-star offensive tackle from Jacksonville, currently committed to Syracuse, is in the process of finalizing a visit to Florida State. That trip could give the Seminoles a real shot at making up ground in a recruitment that has already shifted once before.
Lawson’s connection with Florida State goes back months. The Seminoles had lined up a visit with him and the idea of flipping his pledge started to take shape. But nearly two weeks ago, Lawson canceled planned visits to both Florida and Florida State, and whatever momentum had been building seemed to stall out.
Now there’s fresh life in the pursuit. Lawson is working with the Florida State staff to lock in a new date, keeping the door open even after committing to Syracuse last October. The Orange were the first school to offer him, and that early move helped them build a strong relationship with him.
For Florida State, the timing matters. Lawson has kept his recruitment open enough to make this interesting, and his stock keeps climbing. A big season could push him into five-star territory, which would only make the competition fiercer.
The Seminoles won’t be alone in this one, either. Lawson also plans to visit Florida and Syracuse, setting up what could become a three-team battle. Florida State has work to do if it wants to pry him away from the Orange, and the next stretch on the field could play a major role before he makes it to campus.
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