Florida State’s path in the chase for Prince Che just got a little more interesting, and a lot more important.
The five-star defensive lineman has 13 visits lined up this fall, and the Seminoles are part of that slate in two different ways. First comes a trip to Tallahassee on Sept. 7, when Florida State hosts SMU in its ACC opener. Later, Che will get another look at the Seminoles from the opposite sideline on Oct. 17, when Florida State visits Miami.
That gives Mike Norvell’s program two chances to make an impression in front of one of the nation’s most coveted prospects. In a recruitment this crowded, every look matters.
Che’s fall tour also includes stops at Texas, LSU, Auburn, Georgia, Texas A&M, Miami, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma. He has 38 offers, according to 247Sports, so the competition is as heavy as it gets.
The Seminoles may not be the obvious favorite right now, but this process is still wide open. And with two game-day opportunities on the schedule, Florida State has a real shot to create momentum.
Che, who is from Thomasville, GA, plays at Thomas County Central. He is listed at 6-foot-3, 305 pounds, and the profile matches the rankings: strong hands, a powerful lower half, and enough movement to work in any direction.
That blend has made him a problem for blockers. During the 2025 season, he posted 45 total tackles, 18.5 TFLs, and four sacks.
The numbers help explain why he sits where he does in the national rankings. Per 247Sports, Che is the nation’s 12th-ranked player and the second-ranked defensive lineman.
For Florida State, landing him would be a major win. The program already has two hard commits for 2028 in Chayse Brown and Troy Silberzahn, both three-stars, but Che would instantly jump to the top of that class if he chose the Seminoles.
Recruiting now lives in a world where NIL can shape decisions, and Florida State will have to put together a strong pitch to stay in the mix. Still, the door is open, and the fact that Che is making the trip to Tallahassee for a game-day visit says plenty about his interest.
His recruitment is one to watch, and Florida State has positioned itself for two real swings at him this fall.
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