07-07-2025
Key LB target previews decision, will commit on Saturday
FSU is doing its thing on the recruiting trail, that's undeniable. However, they're still looking to be better at bringing in linebackers. They have three-star Karon Maycock committed, but he'll make his final decision on Monday. So, four-star Rodney Colton Jr. has certainly become an important recruit in Tallahassee.
Colton Jr. is down to Florida State, the Colorado Buffaloes, and the Ole Miss Rebels. The process hasn't been exactly easy for the Newman, Georgia, product as he explained recently.
"It was fun at first, now it is just hell," Colton Jr. told Adam Munsterteiger of "I am going to be praying a lot; just letting God take me and lead me to the right school. They are three good schools with good coaches. I just want to pray about who is going to develop me and make me ready for the next level.
"I have a family to feed. That's all I'll say. My family - my mom, siblings - and God will help me decide."
Florida State was late in offering Colton Jr., as they didn't extend one until January. He was on campus in April as well for an unofficial visit, and he returned in June for an official visit.
That has allowed Colton Jr. to build a few relationships within the staff. One person in particular has helped FSU in their recruitment of Colton Jr. over the last several months.
"(Special teams coordinator and linebackers) coach (John) Papuchis is just a great guy, just like the rest of them. I have heard he put some guys in the league before, including Ernie Sims. He did everything I want to do."
Speaking of his June visit, Colton Jr. left Tallahassee with the Seminoles as his top choice.
"FSU is my top, I ain't going to lie," Colton Jr. told Noles247. "They beat the school I was looking at. Right now, they're in the lead."
Colton Jr. did take official visits to Ole Miss and Colorado as well in June. So, only time will tell if Florida State did enough to add the blue-chip talent to their linebacker room.
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