Rivals Orlando Camp Insider: FSU, Taggart make surge for 2020 targets

While Florida State is just getting started on its 2019 recruiting class, the Seminoles also are intently focused on getting a jump start on the 2020 class as well.

And one of the highest-rated prospects on the Seminoles' radar will be massive Oakleaf, Fla., offensive tackle Jalen Rivers, who already holds an offer from Florida State.

The Seminoles already have made some strong inroads with Rivers, who was one of the top overall prospects at Sunday's camp.

"I love Florida State and the team. But it's been taken to another level with Coach Taggart," Rivers said. "Also, defensive ends coach Mark Snyder stopped by to see me at my school. We talked later that night, and you get a strong vibe about the family there. I can't wait to see it again soon."

Rivers, who visited FSU multiple times last year for games and even for a camp, said that Florida State is a unique place that separates itself from other programs.

"The vibe of the atmosphere is just special with the fans and stadium," he said. "But even when you are around campus, everything is so close together. The people there at FSU also make it so special. FSU is really high on my list, even though I don't have a list of favorites."

Rivers said the 'Noles like him as a left tackle, and he said he plans to make one or two trips to Tallahassee this spring. One of the goals for those visits will be seeing how he gets along with new offensive line coach Greg Frey.

"I want to get a stronger bond with Coach Frey, and also see how much of a priority I am," Rivers said. "I know I'm supposed to call the staff soon, and they have already offered. So it's about me seeing this vibe anad culture I've heard so much about with Coach Taggart. I'm probably going to attend the next Junior Day they have and want to see their spring game."