Chris Thomas
Junior linebacker on Florida State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 230 lb · Southaven, MS · DeSoto Central
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 146 nationally · Joined Florida State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 linebacker on Florida State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Florida State in 2026.
Chris Thomas
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Florida State3-star out of Northwest Mississippi C.C.
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Norvell
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Florida State -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Florida State has produced 2 All-Conference linebackers. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 1995. Tatum Bethune went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Florida State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Florida State
Returning around him
- 1 Florida State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -22 net (22 in / 44 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Florida State · Last season: 5-7 (AP #25) · Talent rank #21 · 2026 recruiting class #16
Background
BEFORE FSU: Appeared in 24 games in two seasons at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi...recorded 66 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries...played 12 games in 2025 with 39 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.....
The linebacker corps · Florida State
- #10Chris Jones132 tackles · 2025
- #20Blake Nichelson43 tackles · 2025
- #9Omar Graham Jr.38 tackles · 2025
- #28Mikai Gbayor36 tackles · 2025
- #42Chris Thomasno box-score line yet
9 more on the roster · Florida State team page