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READ MORE: Florida State Quarterback Commitment Sends Encouraging Recruiting Message<\/a><\/p>\n That includes another pledge in the form of a productive linebacker out of the Peach State.<\/p>\n Three-Star LB Olrick Johnson III Chooses Florida State Olrick Johnson III\/Twitter<\/p>\n On Thursday evening, three-star linebacker Olrick Johnson III announced his commitment to Florida State, choosing the Seminoles over Virginia Tech<\/a>, Georgia Tech<\/a>, Arkansas<\/a>, North Carolina State, and Nebraska<\/a>.<\/p>\n Johnson III made his decision after officially visiting Florida State last weekend. He had upcoming trips to Arkansas and North Carolina State that are no longer expected to take place.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Seminoles joined Johnson III’s recruitment back in March. He made it to campus that same month to watch Florida State go through spring practice.<\/p>\n 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 The 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker is regarded as the No. 1150 overall prospect, the No. 102 LB, and the No. 130 recruit in Georgia in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.<\/p>\n Johnson III is the second linebacker to join #Tribe27, pairing up with four-star Jernard Albright.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Information On Florida State’s 2027 Class<\/p>\n With the addition of Johnson III, Florida State holds ten verbal commitments in #Tribe27. The class rises from No. 52 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 Four-Star RB Jayden Miles<\/p>\n Four-Star WR Sean Green<\/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 Three-Star LB Olrick Johnson III<\/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 Advertisement<\/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 Adds Three-Star LB Olrick Johnson III To #Tribe27<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Olrick](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/c9a0516dc5a5873f997347dbdb9edeab.jpeg\"\/)
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