The Florida State Seminoles are hoping the next few months will be fruitful for their #Tribe27 recruiting class. So far, the coaching staff has only landed three commitments since the beginning of the year, including just two verbal pledges dating back to February.<\/p>\n
With official visits kicking off this weekend, there’s an opportunity for the Seminoles to begin climbing back towards the top 25 in the country.<\/p>\n
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READ MORE: FSU’s Mike Norvell Lands At No. 1 In Latest ESPN Ranking<\/a><\/p>\n At the same time, head coach Mike Norvell and his staff are welcoming new names into the picture.<\/p>\n Florida State<\/a> Offers Productive Three-Star LB<\/p>\n Last week, Florida State joined the hunt for three-star linebacker Cam Pettijohn, who referenced Norvell, tight ends coach Chris Thomsen, and linebackers coach Ernie Sims<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pettijohn might be a familiar name to Seminole fans. Florida State actually recruited his older brother, Riley Pettijohn<\/a>, who was a member of the 2025 class. The elder Pettijohn ended up signing with Ohio State<\/a>, posting nine tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown as a true freshman.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n A rising senior, Cam Pettijohn has compiled over ten offers. Most of those have come since January with Utah, Colorado, Georgia Tech<\/a>, and UNLV among the programs jumping into the mix.<\/p>\n Pettijohn has an official visit scheduled to Utah from June 5-7. At this stage, the remainder of his calendar is open. It’s possible the Seminoles could land a trip if they make an effort.<\/p>\n During his junior season at Prestonwood Christian High School, Pettijohn totaled 111 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. He recorded 10+ tackles in eight games, including a season-high 15 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and one sack in a 70-55 loss to Bastrop High School on September 12.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker is regarded as the No. 1330 overall prospect, the No. 120 LB, and the No. 165 recruit in Texas<\/a> in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.<\/p>\n Information On Florida State’s 2027 Class<\/p>\n Florida State holds seven verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 41 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 Four-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 Linebacker For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n Omar Graham Jr., Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Mikai Gbayor, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n AJ Cottrill, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Blake Nichelson, Senior<\/p>\n Caleb LaVallee, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n Brandon Torrest, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n Chris Jones, Junior<\/p>\n Chris Thomas, Junior<\/p>\n Ethan Pritchard, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n Izayia Williams, Freshman<\/p>\n Karon Mayock, Freshman<\/p>\n Daylen Green, Freshman<\/p>\n Noah LaVallee, Freshman<\/p>\n Sign up for ourfree newsletter<\/a>and follow us onFacebook<\/a>,X<\/a>, andInstagram<\/a>for the latest news.<\/p>\n This article was originally published on www.si.com\/college\/fsu as Florida State Making Move On 111-Tackle LB From Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n