Florida State offers edge Stevan Thornton III from Georgia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Florida State has extended a scholarship offer to three-star edge rusher Stevan Thornton III, a standout from Cairo High School in Georgia. This marks Thornton's 29th Division I offer, as he gains attention from several top programs. He is ranked as the No. 451 recruit in the nation and No. 45 at his position according to Rivals. Last season, the 6-foot-5, 200-pounder totaled 91 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, and eight sacks. Other schools expressing interest include Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Auburn.
- •Stevan Thornton III receives Florida State offer on June 17, 2026.
- •Thornton is a three-star prospect from Cairo High School.
- •He recorded 91 tackles and eight sacks last season.
- •Florida State traditionally recruits heavily in Georgia.
- •Thornton's recruitment includes offers from several other top programs.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State offers three-star edge from Georgia
"Florida State is trying to add more edge talent in the 2027 cycle, as they've extended an offer to three-star Stevan Thornton III
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