While #Tribe27 is still in its early stages, Knighton and Williams will have to re-evaluate the interior after one of their targets pledged elsewhere.<\/p>\n
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On Saturday, three-star defensive lineman AJ Pauley announced his commitment to Alabama during the Crimson Tide’s A-Day. Pauley chose the SEC power over programs such as Florida State, Michigan, Tennessee, and Ole Miss.<\/p>\n
This is a notable loss for the Seminoles. While Pauley just picked up an offer from FSU in January, he made his way to Tallahassee for an unofficial visit at the beginning of April. He was scheduled to return for an official visit from June 5-7, but that probably won’t occur now that he’s off the board to Alabama.<\/p>\n
BREAKING: Class of 2027 DL AJ Pauley has Committed to Alabama, he tells me for @Rivals<\/a>\u2070\u2070The 6\u20195 255 DL from Mobile, AL chose the Crimson Tide over Florida State, Michigan, and Ole Miss<\/p>\n \u201cRoll Tide!\u201d\u2070https:\/\/t.co\/SwPkd9P0LT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JoknWUUw0A<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 6-foot-5, 265-pound defensive lineman is regarded as the No. 539 overall prospect, the No. 64 DL, and the No. 21 recruit in Alabama in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.<\/p>\n Florida State is pursuing a wide variety of defensive lineman, including four-star Sam LeJeune, four-star Karlos May, three-star Jason Lewis, and three-star Wesley Gover.<\/p>\n Information On Florida State’s 2027 Class<\/p>\n Florida State holds six verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 24 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 Three-Star DB DaYon Cooper<\/p>\n Who Does Florida State Have Along The Defensive Line For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n Jordan Sanders, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Deamontae Diggs, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Deante McCray, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Daniel Lyons, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Rylan Kennedy, Senior<\/p>\n Jalen Anderson, Junior<\/p>\n Mandrell Desir, Sophomore<\/p>\n Darryll Desir, Sophomore<\/p>\n Kevin Wynn, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n Tylon Lee, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n Earnest Rankins, Freshman<\/p>\n Franklin Whitley, Freshman<\/p>\n Jaemin Pinckney, Freshman<\/p>\n Wihtlley Cadeau, Freshman<\/p>\n Cam Brooks, Freshman<\/p>\n Chris Carbin, Freshman<\/p>\n Judah Daniels, 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