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Florida State legacy commits to Ohio State in heartbreaking fashion

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 1:52 PM ET

Florida State has landed multiple legacies in its 2026 recruiting class.

To this point, the Seminoles have added commitments from four-star wide receiver Devin Carter, four-star defensive back Jay Timmons, and three-star offensive lineman Michael Ionata. All three have major ties to Tallahassee.

With that being said, one Florida State legacy spurned the Seminoles earlier this week.

On Wednesday evening, three-star offensive tackle Aaron Thomas committed to Ohio State over FSU, Texas A&M, Texas, and Washington.

Thomas even teased Florida State fans, briefly putting on a garnet and gold hat while chopping his hand before ultimately going with the Buckeyes.

Mountain Pointe 4⭐️ ‘26 OT Aaron Thomas has committed to defending national champion Ohio State. In one of the more creative announcements, he brought out his dog to announce his commitment to the Buckeyes over Washington, Florida St, Texas, Texas A&M, & others. pic.twitter.com/Gg30lvulXc
— BJ Media (@BJMedia1) June 26, 2025

The Seminoles will have to turn their eyes to other offensive tackle targets. Florida State extended an offer to Thomas back in May.

Though FSU did join the party late, the program had family ties to Thomas through his father, Eric Thomas, who played for the Seminoles from 1995-99.

The elder Thomas appeared in 28 games and started the final 25 games of his college career at center. Florida State went 55-6 during Thomas's five seasons and finished in the top-5 each year. During his final season at FSU, the team finished 12-0 and won its second national championship after defeating Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl.

Thomas locked down the left side of the line for Mountain Pointe High School last season. He also contributed on the defensive side of the ball.

The 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive lineman is regarded as the No. 439 overall prospect, the No. 36 OT, and the No. 5 recruit in Arizona in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.

Florida State holds 19 verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 9 in the country. The Seminoles previously landed three-star offensive lineman Michael Ionata, three-star offensive lineman Jakobe Green, and three-star offensive lineman Luke Francis.