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Florida State commit Charles Lester III is one of the most highly sought after players in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The defensive back is rated by every major service as a four-star prospect and a top-60 recruit.
Playing his high school ball in in the Sunshine State, the Seminoles emerged as an early contender to land the corner, but they’ve been forced to fend off some major competition.
To this point, FSU has done its part against notable adversaries like Miami, Alabama, Georgia, and Colorado, but nothing is final until he signs on the dotted line.
That should come over the weekend as he’s set to hold a ceremony on Saturday to commemorate the moment.
Lester posted about that event on his social media outlets on Tuesday, and fans noticed an interesting tidbit on the announcement.
— 5🌟charles “CL3” lester III (@cl3slimee) December 19, 2023
The defensive back wrote, “Dorm gifts are appreciated,” on that promotion. “Registered on Amazon – Charles Lester.”
That registry can be found HERE.
On the list, you’ll find items like a television, microwave, and silverware – the necessities for a new college student. Of course, most aren’t landing NIL deals upon arrival to campus.
Fans were quick to point out that offer on social media.
“Are we serious? Registering for signing day gifts? Our generation has failed these kids!”
“It’s not even about ball anymore, it’s about their bag.”
“Is he really BEGGING for attention and ‘dorm gifts’ on top of NIL?”
“An Amazon registry is a first I’ve seen.”
But while any criticized, others read into a deeper meaning.
Will Charles Lester flip on signing day?
A number of followers put on their tin foil hats and read DEEP into that Amazon message. Was Lester hinting at a potential flip from Florida State?
“Easy to figure out,” one fan wrote. “Amazon PRIME – his wish list is all black, no garnet or gold! He’s a Buff.”
“Conspiracy thought here,” another follower agreed. “He has a humidifier on his dorm registry. Why would you need that unless you were going to Colorado?”
Coach Prime has been involved in Lester’s recruitment for some time. In fact, he had many fans nervous about swiping the defender as the Florida State alum did with Travis Hunter.
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Will history repeat itself? Time will soon tell.
Should Charles Lester ultimately flip his commitment, Seminole supporters will surely meltdown.
“This is the problem with college football,” this fan commented. “It’s the guys that will troll the heck out of a fanbase just to flip on signing day.”
FSU will hope to hang onto him after a busy recruitment.