Seminole Sunday Sauce — April 27, 2025: Two FSU Players Selected in 2025 NFL Draft
A pair of former Florida State football players found new homes in the AFC East over the weekend. Cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and defensive tackle Joshua Farmer each heard their names called during the 2025 NFL Draft.
Thomas was selected on Friday night in the third round, going 78th overall to the New York Jets. A native of Niceville, Thomas spent three years at FSU and was an All-ACC honorable mention selection last season. He finished his FSU career with two interceptions, eight tackles for loss and a forced fumble.
Farmer was selected in the fifth round by the New England Patriots with the No. 137 overall pick. Farmer was a 2-time All-ACC selection at FSU. Over his four seasons, he recorded 11 sacks, 21 tackles for loss and a forced fumble.
Several more FSU players could be signed as undrafted free agents over the next few days.
FOOTBALL
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2026 Recruiting Class Rank: No. 16 nationally, sixth in ACC (9 total commitments)
Wrap-up: In addition to the two NFL Draft selections, FSU got a nice portal addition this week in Houston cornerback Jeremiah Wilson.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Commitments: None
Decommitments: None
2026 Recruiting Class Rank: N/A (0 total commitments)
Wrap-up: Luke Loucks continues to work on building his program.
Track and Field
Ranking: Men No. 21 USTFCCCA, No. 9 USTFCCCA South Region; women No. 9 USTFCCCA South Region
Past Week: Participated in LSU Alumni Gold Invitational and Penn Relays
Upcoming: UNF Invitational (Friday and Saturday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: After a busy weekend, FSU will have just one more event before the ACC Outdoor Championships.
Men’s Tennis
Record: 18-8
Ranking: No. 19 ITA
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: vs. TBA (NCAA Tournament)
Recognitions: Corey Craig (All-ACC first team); Jamie Connel (All-ACC second team); Alex Bulte (All-ACC second team doubles); Youcef Rihane (All-ACC second team doubles)
Wrap-up: FSU will learn its NCAA Tournament location and opponent on Monday night.
Women’s Tennis
Record: 13-10
Ranking: No. 61 ITA
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: TBD
Recognitions: Eva Shaw (All-ACC third team singles and doubles); Maria Juliana Parra Romero (All-ACC third team doubles)
Wrap-up: FSU will learn on Monday whether or not its season will continue. The Seminoles will likely finish with a record of 13-10.
Women’s Golf
Ranking: No. 4 WGCA Coaches; No. 1 seed Lexington Regional
Past Week: Idle
Upcoming: NCAA Lexington Regional (May 5-7)
Recognitions: Mirabel Ting (ANNIKA Award postseason watch list); Lottie Woad (ANNIKA Award postseason watch list)
Wrap-up: Fresh off its first ACC title, FSU will now get set to chase a national championship. The Seminoles will be the top seed in Lexington.
Softball
Record: 42-6 (16-1 ACC)
Ranking: No. 7 ESPN/USA Softball; No. 4 Softball America; No. 4 D1Softball; No. 6 NFCA Coaches
Past Week: (2-0), beat Louisville on Friday, 10-9; beat Louisville on Saturday, 3-0
Upcoming: at Louisville (Sunday) at Virginia Tech (Friday); at Virginia Tech (Saturday)
Recognitions: Jazzy Francik, P (NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 25 finalist)
Wrap-up: FSU inched closer to an ACC title this weekend.
Baseball
Record: 31-8 (12-5 ACC)
Ranking: No. 4 D1Baseball; No. 10 Baseball America; No. 8 Perfect Game; No. 7 NCBWA; No. 7 USA TODAY Coaches
Past Week: (2-1), beat Stetson on Tuesday, 11-6; beat Louisville on Friday, 10-2; lost at Louisville on Saturday, 9-4
Upcoming: at Louisville (Sunday); vs. Clemson (Friday); vs. Clemson (Saturday)
Recognitions: None
Wrap-up: FSU will try to clinch its series at Louisville on Sunday.
Men’s Golf
Ranking: No. 10 GCAA Coaches
Past Week: Finished third in stroke play at ACC Championships
Upcoming: vs. California (Sunday, ACC Championships quarterfinal)
Recognitions: Luke Clanton (Ben Hogan Award semifinalsit)
Wrap-up: FSU is three match play wins from sweeping the ACC Championships.
Beach VOlleyball
Record: 25-12
Ranking: No. 8 AVCA; No. 2 seed CCSA Tournament
Past Week: (2-2), beat LSU in CCSA Tournament on Friday, 3-1; lost to Texas in CCSA Tournament on Friday, 3-0; beat LSU in CCSA Tournament on Saturday, 3-0; lost to Texas in CCSA Championship on Saturday, 3-0
Upcoming: NCAA Tournament (Friday-May 4)
Recognitions: Audrey Koenig (CCSA Co-Pair of the Year, All-CCSA); Alexis Durish (CCSA Co-Pair of the Year, All-CCSA); Gella Andrew (CCSA Freshman of the Year, All-CCSA, CCSA All-Freshman team); Maddie Trusty (All-CCSA); Bailey Higgins (CCSA All-Freshman team); Brooke Niles, HC (CCSA Co-Coach of the Year)
Wrap-up: After coming up short at the CCSA Tournament, FSU will await its NCAA Tournament fate.
*Recruiting rankings according to the 247Sports Composite rankings
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