The primary focus will be on the field and getting this team in shape for the 2026 season. At the same time, the Seminoles are bringing a consistent effort to the recruiting trail.<\/p>\n
While official visits are being scheduled for the summer, Florida State is evaluating a plethora of recruits over the next few months to find the right fits.<\/p>\n
The program will be bringing in a quarterback prospect who is freshly back on the market for another trip to campus.<\/p>\n
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Bearden’s DJ Hunter (4) prepares to throw the ball during a TSSAA Class 6A quarterfinals playoff game between Bearden and Maryville High School on Friday, November 22, 2024. | Angelina Alcantar\/News Sentinel \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Last month, three-star quarterback DJ Hunter was in Tallahassee for one of Florida State’s junior days. A short time later, he backed off his longtime commitment to Kentucky and reopened his recruitment.<\/p>\n
The Seminoles have stayed involved with Hunter. According to 247Sports’ Tom Loy, the rising senior is poised to return to Florida State on Friday, March 13, to watch a spring practice. It’s possible Hunter could lock in an official visit at some point in the near future.<\/p>\n
Three-star quarterback DJ Hunter, once committed to Kentucky, is back on the market, uncommitted, and fired up to check out some top contenders this spring.<\/p>\n
There is a lot to like about his game.<\/p>\n
VIP Story: https:\/\/t.co\/TwlFlDpugS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014\u00a0@raisethebowdj_4<\/a> \u2014\u00a0@247Sports<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jnUyerBOKz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) March 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Head coach Mike Norvell was at Hunter’s school in January to watch him go through a workout. Hunter dealt with an ACL injury last year that limited him for much of the season. He’s fully recovered and hopes to lead Buford High School to another state championship in his final season at the prep level.<\/p>\n During his junior campaign, Hunter appeared in eight games, completing 16\/24 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns while rushing six times for 40 yards and three more scores. The Wolves went 15-0 and won a state title.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-1, 190-pound quarterback is regarded as the No. 816 overall prospect, the No. 52 QB, and the No. 93 recruit in Georgia in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.<\/p>\n Information On Florida State’s 2027 Class<\/p>\n Florida State holds five verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 18 in the country.<\/p>\n Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?<\/p>\n Three-Star TE Connor Winn<\/p>\n Three-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro<\/p>\n Four-Star LB Gregory Batson<\/p>\n Four-Star DB Mekhi Williams<\/p>\n Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman<\/p>\n Who Does Florida State Have At Quarterback For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n Ashton Daniels, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Dean DeNobile, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Michael Grant, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n Malachi Marshall, Junior<\/p>\n Kevin Sperry, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n Jaden O’Neal, Freshman<\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0NoleGameday\u00a0for more\u00a0FREE coverage of Florida State<\/a>\u00a0throughout the year.<\/p>\n Follow NoleGameday on and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n