FSU Football continuing to make blue-chip prospect a big priority

Florida State's coaching staff is staying busy on the recruiting trail as spring turns to summer. This is an important period as the Seminoles are checking in with top targets prior to official visits kicking off in a few weeks.

On Friday, FSU tight ends coach Chris Thomsen hit the Midwest to meet with four-star tight end Evan Jacobson. One of the most coveted players at his position on the board, Jacobson has held an offer from the Seminoles since last summer.

Jacobson has already scheduled an official visit to Florida State that will take place from June 16-18. It will be a busy summer as he'll also check out Stanford, Texas A&M, Auburn, and Notre Dame.

Go Noles 🍢 @FSUFootball @ThomsenChris pic.twitter.com/xQAWbiB9tQ
— Evan Jacobson (@Evanjacobson12_) May 2, 2025

The Iowa native was at Florida State in April to check out a spring practice and meet with the coaching staff.

As a junior, Jacobson totaled 198 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. He's also a standout on the hardwood and is earning interest from college basketball programs.

The 6-foot-7, 220-pound tight end is regarded as the No. 169 overall prospect, the No. 15 TE, and the No. 1 recruit in Iowa in the 2026 class according to 247Sports.

Florida State holds nine verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 18 in the country. The Seminoles have yet to add a tight end to the haul.