FSU to host wide receiver prospect from Kentucky

Florida State has yet another visitor on its schedule for the regular season. 2028 three-star wide receiver Avery Thompson has locked in a trip to see the Seminoles on Oct. 29, per Kenny Van Doren of Rivals, which is two days before they play the Clemson Tigers. The assumption is that Thompson will

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Florida State has yet another visitor on its schedule for the regular season. 2028 three-star wide receiver Avery Thompson has locked in a trip to see the Seminoles on Oct. 29, per Kenny Van Doren of Rivals, which is two days before they play the Clemson Tigers.

The assumption is that Thompson will stay to watch the game on Saturday since Paducah High School ends its season on Oct. 23 against Calloway County. He also has visits to see the Washington Huskies (Sept. 6), Kentucky Wildcats (Sept. 12), Missouri Tigers (Sept. 19), West Virginia Mountaineers (Sept. 26), Illinois Fighting Illini (Oct. 3), Louisville Cardinals (Oct. 9), Indiana Hoosiers (Oct. 17), and Ole Miss Rebels (Nov. 7).

Thompson is the No. 548 player in the country and the No. 87

wide receiver per the Rivals industry rankings. In the state of Kentucky, he's the No. 5 prospect.

He's coming off a huge sophomore season. Thompson registered 70 receptions for 1,062 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also gained 97 yards on 18 carries, plus he threw one touchdown pass.

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