{"id":193321,"date":"2026-03-16T10:36:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/193321\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:36:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T10:36:33","slug":"florida-state-secures-official-visit-with-100-tackle-defensive-standout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/193321\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida State Secures Official Visit With 100-Tackle Defensive Standout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5n\">The Florida State Seminoles are moving forward on the recruiting trail.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5q\">Since the beginning of the year, the Seminoles have put out countless offers, along with trying to improve their standing with previously identified top targets.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5t\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/florida-state-seminoles-college-football\/mike-norvell-raves-ashton-daniels-fsu-football-first-spring-practice-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE: Mike Norvell Raves About Ashton Daniels After FSU Football&#8217;s First Spring Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"60\">Through the middle of March, FSU is hanging steady in the top-20 of the recruiting rankings. However, it&#8217;s been well over a month since the Seminoles added a pledge to #Tribe27.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"63\">Like in previous years, Florida State will likely be doing the bulk of its work this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Productive Linebacker Plans Official Visit To FSU<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01kkn3e7dgq1dgh962wx.png\" alt=\"Olrick Johnson III\" title=\"Olrick Johnson III\" width=\"753\" height=\"753\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"6g\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Olrick Johnson III\/Twitte<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6k\">The Seminoles will have a bunch of prospects in Tallahassee for official visits over May and June.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6n\">Another recruit can be added to the list as rising senior and 2027 linebacker Olrick Johnson III locked in his OV earlier this week. Johnson III is scheduled to visit Florida State from June 5-7.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6q\">FSU just extended Johnson III a scholarship a few weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Locked in! \ud83d\udd12 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ErnieSims34?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ErnieSims34<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckCantor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ChuckCantor<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Coach2Bless?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Coach2Bless<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrandonW1n?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@BrandonW1n<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hoyafbrecruit?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@hoyafbrecruit<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/unSxKJm2ze\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/unSxKJm2ze<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Olrick Johnson III 2027 LB (@Olrick13) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Olrick13\/status\/2031521206424215764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6w\">During his junior season at Harrison High School, Johnson III totaled 100 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. He had four games with 10+ tackles, including 16 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble in a 25-23 victory against North Paulding High School on August 29.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6z\">Johnson III has earned offers from programs such as North Carolina State, Cal, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Memphis, and Florida Atlantic, among others.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"72\">To this point, UConn is the only other school that Johnson III will visit officially. That could change as his recruitment continues to unfold.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"75\">The 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker has yet to be ranked in the 2027 class by 247Sports.<\/p>\n<p>Information On Florida State&#8217;s 2027 Class<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7b\">Florida State holds five verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 17 in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7h\">Three-Star TE Connor Winn<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7k\">Three-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">Four-Star LB Gregory Batson<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7q\">Four-Star DB Mekhi Williams<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7t\">Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman<\/p>\n<p>Who Does Florida State Have At Linebacker For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7z\">Omar Graham Jr., Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"82\">Mikai Gbayor, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">AJ Cottrill, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"88\">Blake Nichelson, Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8b\">Caleb LaVallee, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8e\">Brandon Torrest, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8h\">Chris Jones, Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-32\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8k\">Chris Thomas, Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8n\">Ethan Pritchard, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8q\">Izayia Williams, Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-35\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8t\">Karon Mayock, Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8w\">Daylen Green, Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8z\">Noah LaVallee, Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-40\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"98\">Stick with\u00a0NoleGameday\u00a0for more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FREE coverage of Florida State<\/a>\u00a0throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-41\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9b\">Follow NoleGameday on and<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NoleGameday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NoleGameday\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nolegameday\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@nolegameday?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Florida State Seminoles are moving forward on the recruiting trail. 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