Port Charlotte (Fla.) four-star defensive lineman Myron Charles is down to six schools in his recruitment, he tells On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Among the remaining contenders for the 6-foot-5, 285-pounder are Florida, Texas, Ohio State, Miami, Georgia and Florida State.
Charles’ official visit schedule currently features trips to Florida (May 31), USC (June 7), Miami (June 14) and FSU (June 21). The other in-state powerhouses, as well as the Trojans out west, have also pushed hard for Charles. Official visits could alter the race, but the other three programs look to be chasing Norvell and Co. entering the summer.
According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM), FSU holds a commanding lead in the chase to land him a 91.5 percent. That includes On3 VP of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong, as well as Seminoles recruiting insiders Michael Langston and Matt LaSerre, who all logged picks in favor of Florida State landing the coveted in-state 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,” Wiltfong told On3’s Josh Newberg earlier this month. “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.”
Playing style, connections to coaching staff have FSU in strong contention for Charles
Charles has been one of their top targets along the defensive line. And along with his connections to the coaching staff, he also really likes the ‘Noles playing style on defense.
“What excites me is their play style,” Charles previously said. “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. Gonna be surrounded by great players that also want to be great that’s gonna push you and have people you can compete against everyday.
…I think FSU is gonna continue to grow. They know how to recruit the right way. Everyone not just the football staff has been there for so long and still enjoy getting outta bed early in the morning and staying there late. Just by so many great people every day.”
Charles is the No. 122 overall prospect and No. 9 DL in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 18 player in Florida.
On3 ranks Charles higher than other recruiting services. He checks in at No. 58 overall, No. 4 at DL and No. 8 in the Sunshine State in the 2025 On300.
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