Breaking Down Florida State's 2027 Recruiting Class | Florida State Seminoles LIVE 332

Episode Notes: Breaking Down Florida State's 2027 Recruiting Class Florida State Seminoles LIVE 332 Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger Date/Context: July 8, 2026 (post-4th of July episode) Class Overview Current Status: 13 commits (5 four-stars, rest three-stars). Rankings: 36th nationally, 8th in ACC (third-fewest commits in conference). Comparison: Down significantly from last year’s class (34 commits, finished 2nd in ACC). Expected Final Size: Hosts predict 13–15 total commits. Key Observation: No five-star commits; heavy reliance on three-stars. Emphasis needed on blue-chip prospects who can contribute early. Concerns Raised: Struggles winning in-state Florida talent (Miami #4, Florida #8 nationally). Low commit numbers possibly tied to NIL, program culture/identity, and coach loyalty vs. program loyalty. Questions about Mike Norvell’s recruiting track record and player development. Many commits from out-of-state (Georgia, Mississippi, etc.). Defensive Commits (8 players highlighted) Positions covered: 2 Safeties, 2 Edge, 2 DL, 2 LB. No corner commits yet. Notable Three-Stars: Jamari Foreman (S, Fort Lauderdale, FL) – One of few Florida kids. Eric Valks Jr. (DL, Mississippi) – Beat Tennessee. Ulrich Johnson III (LB, Kennesaw, GA) – Beat Georgia Tech. Jackson Hawley (Edge, Roswell, GA) – Beat Michigan/Georgia; vocal about “bringing this place back.” CJ Ahubanwa (Edge, Norcross, GA) – Beat Virginia Tech/Kansas; similar motivational quotes. Four-Stars (Standouts): Anthony Cavallaro (Edge, Largo, FL) – Beat UCF/USF/UF; 6'4", 230 lbs; top-40 edge in FL. Jernard Albright (S, Springfield, GA / St. Francis Academy) – Flipped from South Carolina; 6'2", 205 lbs; top-200 player; favorite defensive commit; athletic, versatile. Sam Lejeune (DL, Poplarville, MS) – Beat Mississippi State; 6'6", 265 lbs; high-level production + track athlete; one of the top-rated in class. Defensive Themes: Good size and athleticism; beating Power programs out-of-state; culture-fit quotes from several. Offensive Commits (5 players) Connor Wynn (TE, Jacksonville, FL) – Early commit (sophomore year); 6'5", 235 lbs; limited tape; compared to Chase Lofton. Logan Flaherty (QB, Port Charlotte, FL) – Dual-threat; similar style to Kevin Sperry; strong high school stats. Majay Thompson (WR, Shelby, NC) – Speedy slot/shifty (4.44 40); track athlete. Sean Green (WR, Kingsland, GA) – Four-star; 5'10", 160 lbs; committed over Georgia/Virginia; monitor post-commit visits. Jada Miles (RB, Baton Rouge, LA) – Biggest offensive highlight; 6'2", 203 lbs; dynamic, explosive; beat LSU/Ohio State/Auburn interest; great vision/hands; Cam Martin’s first HS commit as RB coach. Offensive Themes: No offensive line commits (major red flag). Heavy out-of-state focus. Jada Miles seen as potential superstar. Key Targets / Watch List DeJuan Yarbrough (Interior OL, Chandler, AZ) – Composite four-star; announcement July 11. Tashaun Poole (S, Macon, GA) – Top-75 player; crystal ball to FSU; potential immediate impact; pair with Albright. Chandler Dyson (QB, Warner Robins, GA) – Four-star; FSU was early favorite but Ole Miss/Georgia Tech gaining. Overall Takeaways & Outlook Strengths: Quality over quantity in some spots (Albright, Lejeune, Miles); beating bigger programs on certain recruits; motivational, program-proud commits. Weaknesses: Low volume, no five-stars, missing trenches (especially OL), in-state losses. Future Needs: Win more Florida battles long-term; add OL and corners; retain high-end commits like Miles/Poole. Optimism: Several commits express desire to “bring FSU back”; out-of-state pipeline working in places like Georgia. Broader Context: Recruiting tied to on-field success, NIL stability, and program identity under Norvell. Hosts’ Tone: Balanced but concerned about current trajectory; excited about individual high-upside commits and potential for improvement. Episode mixes recruiting deep-dive with program-level discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.