With national signing day now beyond us, NoleNation takes a closer look at the next crop of Seminoles.
Vitals: Outside linebacker Matthew Thomas, 6-foot-3, 205 pounds.
Committed: Feb. 6, 2013.
ESPN.com grade: 90, five-star prospect.
ESPN.com rankings: No. 1 outside linebacker in the country, No. 6 player in the Southeast region, No. 4 prospect in the state of Florida and the No. 6 player in the country.
Picked Florida State over: Miami and Southern Cal.
Vitals: Outside linebacker Matthew Thomas, 6-foot-3, 205 pounds.
Committed: Feb. 6, 2013.
ESPN.com grade: 90, five-star prospect.
ESPN.com rankings: No. 1 outside linebacker in the country, No. 6 player in the Southeast region, No. 4 prospect in the state of Florida and the No. 6 player in the country.
Picked Florida State over: Miami and Southern Cal.
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