FSU tight ends coach Chris Thomsen at a Tour of Duty conditioning workout on Feb. 13, 2020. Img 5129 Wayne McGahee III/Democrat, Tallahassee Democrat via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Florida State drops in on top target ahead of official visit

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated May 15, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Spring practice is well in the rearview mirror but the action hasn't slowed down in Tallahassee. Over the past few weeks, Florida State's coaching staff has been hitting the road to continue fostering relationships with recruits as a massive summer approaches for the Seminoles.

As it stands, FSU is still searching for a tight end to add to #Tribe26. The Seminoles have multiple options on the board but position coach Chris Thomsen met with a top target earier this week.

On Wednesday, Thomsen made the short drive over to Freeport, Florida, to spend some time with three-star tight end Julius Miles. The Seminoles offered Miles following a junior day visit in January and have turned up the heat since then.

Miles was back in town for another trip in April. He'll return for his official visit from June 20-22. Miles will also check out Colorado, Vanderbilt, Syracuse, and Louisville. However, the Seminoles will get his last trip.

Thank you @ThomsenChris for coming by to see me practice !!! @ShaunArntz @CoachBennum @samgranvilletv @Warchant @FSUFootball @Noles247 pic.twitter.com/UMHxM0dD7K
— Julius Miles (@juliusmiles25) May 14, 2025

The Florida native is coming off a junior season where he caught 59 passes for 895 yards and seven touchdowns. He had 100+ yards in four games, including a season-best 12 catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns in a 53-26 loss to Pensacola Catholic High School on September 27.

Miles is a multi-sport athlete at the high school level as he also competes in basketball along with track and field. He's already crossed the 1,000+ point mark on the hardwood during his prep career. Miles averaged 27.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.6 blocks in 22 appearances this season. He's got solid numbers on the track as well.

The 6-foot-6, 210-pound tight end is regarded as the No. 536 overall prospect, the No. 87 WR, and the No. 78 recruit in Florida in the 2026 class according to 247Sports.

Florida State holds eight verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 12 in the country. The Seminoles have yet to land a tight end.