What’s even more embarrassing is that Florida State can’t even count on keeping local prospects home anymore.<\/p>\n
One of the top wide receivers in the 2027 class lives about 15 minutes from campus. Instead of sticking around in Tallahassee, the talented recruit is headed to a rival program.<\/p>\n
Four-Star WR From Tallahassee Picks Clemson Over FSU<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, four-star wide receiver Jamarin Simmons announced his commitment to Clemson over Florida State, Auburn, and Tennessee.<\/p>\n
Considering Simmons is right in the Seminoles’ backyard, this doesn’t reflect well on head coach Mike Norvell, especially considering the current state of Florida State.<\/p>\n
FSU wasn’t necessarily late to the party. Simmons picked up an offer from the Seminoles nearly two years ago and has visited multiple times, including a pair of trips this year.<\/p>\n
Either way, to lose an elite recruit with this type of proximity to campus is more than disappointing. The misery only grows as Simmon won’t be playing just anywhere; he’ll become a rival of Florida State for the next few years.<\/p>\n
BREAKING: Four-Star WR Jamarin Simmons has Committed to Clemson, he tells me for @Rivals<\/a><\/p>\n The 5\u201911 170 WR chose the Tigers over Florida, Florida State, Auburn, and Tennessee <\/p>\n \u201cAll In \ud83d\udc05\u201dhttps:\/\/t.co\/uClubea7gf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ebVVZH4XUN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n During his junior season at Godby High School, Simmons caught 59 passes for 932 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also threw a touchdown and rushed for a score. Simmons contributed on defense as well, totaling 25 tackles, one tackle for loss, six pass deflections, and three interceptions.<\/p>\n Simmons recorded 100+ receiving yards in three games, including a season-high nine catches for 193 yards and three touchdowns in a 43-36 loss to Florida State University School on September 1.<\/p>\n The 5-foot-11, 165-pound wide receiver is regarded as the No. 106 overall prospect, the No. 18 WR, and the No. 12 recruit in Florida in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.<\/p>\n With Simmons off the board, Florida State will turn its focus to four-star Sean Green, three-star Cam Wade, three-star Arnold Mugerwa, three-star Majay Thompson, and three-star Antwan Lockett.<\/p>\n Information On Florida State’s 2027 Class<\/p>\n Florida State holds seven verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 39 in the country.<\/p>\n Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?<\/p>\n Three-Star QB Logan Flaherty<\/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 At Wide Receiver For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n Duce Robinson, Senior<\/p>\n Micahi Danzy, Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n Jayvan Boggs, Sophomore<\/p>\n Tae’Shaun Gelsey, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n Teriq Mallory, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n Devin Carter, Freshman<\/p>\n Jasen Lopez, Freshman<\/p>\n EJ White, Freshman<\/p>\n Darryon Williams, Freshman<\/p>\n Brandon Bennett, Freshman<\/p>\n Jonah Winston, Freshman<\/p>\n Tony Bland, Freshman<\/p>\n Sign up for our\u00a0free newsletter<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>\u00a0, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\"){kind=icon}
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