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Florida State offers offensive tackle Nijal Thigpen, plans visit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Summary

Florida State Seminoles have extended a scholarship offer to 2028 three-star offensive tackle Nijal Thigpen, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 270 pounds. Announcing the offer on social media, Thigpen has around 30 offers, with notable programs like Miami and Florida also showing interest. He will visit Florida State for a game on September 7 against SMU, which is the ACC opener, and he has previously attended several Junior Day events hosted by the Seminoles. His upcoming visits could position Florida State favorably in his recruitment process.

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  • •Nijal Thigpen receives a Florida State offer on August 24, 2026.
  • •Thigpen is the No. 521 recruit nationally and No. 45 offensive tackle.
  • •He will visit Florida State on September 7 for the game against SMU.
  • •Thigpen attended Florida State's Junior Day on January 31 earlier this year.
Latest Updates
  • 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — In-state OT gets Florida State offer, locks in game visit
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The Florida State Seminoles made an offer to 2028 three-star offensive tackle Nijal Thigpen on Sunday, and he's locked in a visit for Sept. 7.

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