{"id":314091,"date":"2026-06-20T12:39:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/314091\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T12:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:39:09","slug":"defensive-line-target-surprises-florida-state-with-acc-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/314091\/","title":{"rendered":"Defensive Line Target Surprises Florida State With ACC Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"64\">The Florida State Seminoles are quietly putting together a solid class along the defensive front.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"67\">Four-star defensive end Anthony Cavallaro was Florida State&#8217;s first pledge of the year towards the end of January. Over the last three weeks, the Seminoles have added three-star defensive lineman Eric Vaulx Jr. and three-star defensive end Jaxon Holly around him.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/florida-state-seminoles-in-the-pros\/former-fsu-star-jared-verse-shares-honest-thoughts-rams-trade\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE: Former FSU Star Jared Verse Shares Honest Thoughts on Rams Trade<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6h\">Florida State also finds itself trending for four-star defensive lineman Sam LeJeune but the coaching staff won&#8217;t be able to win every battle.<\/p>\n<p>Three-Star DL Jason Lewis Picks Syracuse Over FSU<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6n\">Earlier this week, three-star defensive lineman Jason Lewis announced his commitment to Syracuse over Florida State.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6q\">The Seminoles appeared to be the top contender for Lewis&#8217; services coming out of his official visit to Tallahassee on June 5. However, he didn&#8217;t pledge to Florida State at that time and followed through with his visit to Syracuse.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6t\">The Orange made an impression and were able to add Lewis to their class less than a week after that trip.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6w\">This is a surprising choice. Lewis is an in-state prospect who grew up a fan of Florida State. At the same time, if the Seminoles can land LeJeune, it will soften the blow.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6z\">During his junior season at Osceola High School, Lewis totaled 37 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, 7.0 sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and one blocked punt.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"72\">Lewis recorded at least one tackle for loss in seven of his nine appearances. He put up a season-high 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in a 19-13 loss to South Lake High School on November 21.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"75\">The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman is regarded as the No. 627 overall prospect, the No. 79 DL, and the No. 50 recruit in Florida in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.<\/p>\n<p>Information On Florida State&#8217;s 2027 Class<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7b\">Florida State holds 11 verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 56 in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7h\">Three-Star QB Logan Flaherty<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7k\">Four-Star RB Jayden Miles<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">Four-Star WR Sean Green<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7q\">Three-Star WR Majay Thompson<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7t\">Three-Star TE Connor Winn<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7w\">Three-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7z\">Three-Star DE Jaxon Holly<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"82\">Three-Star DL Eric Vaulx Jr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">Four-Star LB Jernard Albright<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"88\">Three-Star LB Olrick Johnson III<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8b\">Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman<\/p>\n<p>Who Does Florida State Have Along The Defensive Line For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8h\">Jordan Sanders, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8k\">Deamontae Diggs, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8n\">Deante McCray, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8q\">Daniel Lyons, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-32\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8t\">Rylan Kennedy, Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8w\">Jalen Anderson, Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8z\">Mandrell Desir, Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-35\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"92\">Darryll Desir, Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"95\">Kevin Wynn, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"98\">Tylon Lee, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-38\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9b\">Earnest Rankins, Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-39\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9e\">Franklin Whitley, Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-40\" class=\"my-[18px] 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