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Florida State looking to land 4-star DL over Florida, USC and Miami

By Andrew Kulha | Last updated 5/14/24

Myron Charles is a big part of Florida State's plans for the 2025 recruiting trail. That's both literal and figurative, considering the fact that Charles checks in at 6-foot-4 and 295 pounds as just a rising senior in high school.

Not only is he a big-time defensive line recruit, but since he hails from Port Charlotte, Florida, Charles is also an in-state recruit. For head coach Mike Norvell, these are the types of recruits FSU needs to land in order to stay a championship contender.

The good news, for Florida State at least, is that heading into several scheduled official visits, the know-it-alls on the recruiting trail feel good about where the Seminoles are at for the big defensive lineman.

“I like Florida State’s position for Myron Charles right now. Talked to him this week, I think they continue to set the pace in this recruitment,” On3's Steve Wiltfong recently said. “Another program to definitely watch is Texas, but the Seminoles, their play-style, the way they develop defensive linemen under the staff. Being around great players, being around the energy of this coaching staff, those are all things that really stand out to him right now. I feel like Florida State is in pole position as he goes into his official visits.”

Charles has official visits scheduled to Florida (May 31), USC (June 7) Miami (June 14) and FSU (June 21) heading into the summer, but even from his perspective, it sounds like FSU is the team to beat here.

"They’re gonna develop you to the max and to let athletes be athletes. Got a great staff that’s not gonna let you fail. Only one stopping you is yourself. Truly where stars come to shine," the 4-star had previously said of the Seminoles.

According to the 247Sports Composite, Charles is the No. 12 defensive lineman in the 2025 class.

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