After a spring of disappointment, Florida State is on the right end of a surprising move in early June.<\/p>\n
Four-Star LB Flips From South Carolina<\/a> To Florida State Jernard Albright\/Twitter<\/p>\n On Sunday, four-star linebacker Jernard Albright revealed his decision to flip from South Carolina to Florida State. Albright made the announcement before departing from Tallahassee.<\/p>\n Initially scheduled to officially visit Florida State next weekend, Albright moved up his trip and the Seminoles made a major impression.<\/p>\n Albright initially committed to South Carolina on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Florida State offered Albright back in September when he was on campus to watch the victory over Kent State. He returned a few weeks later as the Seminoles took on Miami.<\/p>\n The coaching staff previously recruited Albright as a defensive back, with safeties coach Evan Cooper involved in the pursuit. However, the Seminoles are now projecting him to play linebacker at the college level, a move that Albright appears comfortable with.<\/p>\n Linebackers coach Ernie Sims<\/a> has built a solid rapport with the Georgia native. Now, Sims adds his first commitment since being promoted to oversee the position group earlier this offseason.<\/p>\n Albright joins four-star linebacker Gregory Batson in the class. The Seminoles will be searching for at least one more addition at linebacker.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n During his junior season at Effingham County High School, Albright totaled 50 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 3 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He also scored three rushing touchdowns on offense.<\/p>\n As of now, Albright is set to play out his senior campaign at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.<\/p>\n Albright recorded a season-high 12 tackles, 1 interception, and 2 pass deflections in a 43-35 victory against Bradwell Institute on September 12.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-1, 205-pound linebacker is regarded as the No. 169 overall prospect, the No. 12 S, and the No. 17 recruit in Georgia in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Information On Florida State’s 2027 Class<\/p>\n With the addition of Albright, Florida State holds eight verbal commitments in #Tribe27. The haul rises from No. 55 to No. 51 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 Three-Star DL Eric Vaulx Jr.<\/p>\n Four-Star LB Jernard Albright<\/p>\n Four-Star LB Gregory Batson<\/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 Mikai Gbayor, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n AJ Cottrill, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/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 Flips Four-Star LB Jernard Albright From South Carolina In Unexpected Move<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Jernard](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/22626b89828d9ea4a5aa5a13c1d27eb8.jpeg\"\/)
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