{"id":257793,"date":"2026-05-04T15:07:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T15:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/257793\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T15:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T15:07:11","slug":"fsu-football-offers-nations-no-1-running-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/257793\/","title":{"rendered":"FSU Football Offers Nation&#8217;s No. 1 Running Back"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5n\">Florida State&#8217;s coaching staff is back on the road. With spring practice concluding last month and preseason camp a few months away, the current focus is on the recruiting trail.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5q\">The Seminoles are trying to bulk up #Tribe27 this summer as the group is barely hanging on in the top 40. The coaching staff is also prioritizing future classes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5t\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/florida-state-seminoles-recruiting\/fsu-football-loses-top-ranked-2027-quarterback-notre-dame-fighting-irish-monds-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE: FSU Football Loses Top-Ranked 2027 Quarterback to CFP Contender<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"60\">Along with impacting the performance on the field, head coach Mike Norvell is hoping his new staff additions will bring success as recruiters. That much is still being determined at this time.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"63\">Regardless, running backs coach Kam Martin has an impressive resume. Though he&#8217;s relatively early in his coaching career, Martin has produced a 1,000-yard running back in four consecutive seasons at multiple schools.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"66\">Martin is bringing energy to the trail as he&#8217;s still searching for his first commitment at Florida State.<\/p>\n<p>Seminoles Offer No. 1 RB In 2028 Class<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01kqrczwm75q5zxqsa1x.png\" alt=\"Ian Thomas\" title=\"Ian Thomas\" width=\"562\" height=\"562\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"6j\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ian Thomas\/Twitte<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6n\">Last week, Florida State extended a scholarship to four-star running back Ian Thomas, a member of the 2028 class. Thomas referred to a conversation with Martin when revealing the news on social media.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6q\">The top-100 recruit is regarded as the No. 1 running back in his cycle. Thomas has earned numerous offers as Florida, Texas Tech, Kentucky, Arizona State, TCU, Houston, Cal, and Baylor, among others, have joined his recruitment. He visited Houston in March and Baylor in late April.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AGTG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#AGTG<\/a> After a great conversation with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamKamMartin?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@TeamKamMartin<\/a> , I am beyond blessed to say I\u2019ve received an offer from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FSUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@FSUFootball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NoleFamily?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#NoleFamily<\/a> \ud83c\udf62<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FootballTomball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@FootballTomball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/handal_dave?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@handal_dave<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mike_Zierlein?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Mike_Zierlein<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TISDTHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@TISDTHS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kNAjUUfARo\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/kNAjUUfARo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ian Thomas (@ITs_Time_22) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ITs_Time_22\/status\/2049623688798953706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">April 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6w\">Florida State has never hosted Thomas for a visit. That&#8217;s the next step for the Seminoles to begin generating traction for the talented prep recruit.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6z\">During his sophomore season at Tomball High School, Thomas rushed 203 times for 1,528 yards and 20 touchdowns while catching 13 passes for 212 yards and two more scores.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"72\">Thomas broke 100+ rushing yards in ten of his 12 appearances, including a season-high 17 carries for 174 yards and three touchdowns in a 58-42 victory against Klein Forest High School on November 7.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"75\">The 6-foot-0, 185-pound running back is regarded as the No. 39 overall prospect, the No. 1 RB, and the No. 5 recruit in Texas in the 2027 class according to 247Sports.<\/p>\n<p>Information On Florida State&#8217;s 2027 Class<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7b\">Florida State does not hold any commitments in the 2028 class at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>Who Does Florida State Have At Running Back For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7h\">Tre Wisner, Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7k\">Samuel Singleton Jr., Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">Gemari Sands, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7q\">Zay Parks, Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7t\">Ousmane Kromah, Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7w\">Amari Thomas, Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"83\">Sign up for our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/florida-state-seminoles-college-basketball\/facebook.com\/NoleGameday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/nolegameday?s=21&amp;t=nyCeWGVWMsSpULqWCupqGA\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a>\u00a0, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nolegameday\/?hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\">Follow<\/a><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Florida State&#8217;s coaching staff is back on the road. 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