Q&A with 4-star defensive back target Gregory Xavier Thomas

Florida State football is still looking to add talented pieces to its 2025 recruiting class. One target that they are pushing heavily for is four-star defensive back Gregory Xavier Thomas from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida.

We at ChopChat decided to conduct a Q&A with the talented defensive back prospect.

Q: Let's say that you stop at the gas station, what is your go-to snack?

A: "I'll get me a bag of Haribo gummy bears, either Snickers, Reese's or Cookies n' Cream Hershey's, and an Arizona."

Q: You have been to Florida State on several occasions now. What stands out to you about the Seminoles?

A: "I think the thing that stands out the most is that every time I go, it's the same amount of love and energy from the coaches."

Q: I know you have an official visit coming up with Florida State on the weekend of June 21st, what are you most looking forward to during the trip?

A: "I'm just looking forward to enjoying my time in Tally and I will be going up with my teammate Byron Louis (four-star running back target) so I will be with him as well."

Q: How has your relationship been like with defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr? Are the Seminoles recruiting you as a cornerback or a safety? Or a hybrid?

A: "My relationship with Coach Pat goes back until I was probably like 10 or 11 before I even played football for him during my freshman year. FSU, and the coaches I have talked to, like me at corner and believe that I can be a lock down outside. But they feel that I am versatile and athletic enough to play anywhere in the secondary."

Q: As you wind down your recruitment process, is there anything that you value in the schools that you will be choosing from? Do you have a timetable for when you would like to decide?

A: "I think that some things that I value are just the overall stability of the program and the coaching staff. And obviously, the earlier I can play, the better. I also consider the type of defense each college plays and how they want to use me."

We appreciate Gregory taking the time out of his day to answer our questions. Be sure to follow him on his Instagram account here and his Twitter (X) account here.