{"id":31528,"date":"2025-11-03T17:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/31528\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:43:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:43:11","slug":"fsu-football-targets-defender-already-committed-to-sec-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/31528\/","title":{"rendered":"FSU football targets defender already committed to SEC school"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_40ezzq5eo\">Florida State&#8217;s coaching staff is staying steady on the recruiting trail. The Seminoles continue to add pieces to #Tribe26 while keeping an eye on the future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sg0xywyf2\">Until anyone says otherwise, head coach Mike Norvell is focused on building his program in Tallahassee.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_tar8kmerp\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1bv9kqj\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/fsu\/florida-state-seminoles-college-football\/mike-norvell-pleased-fsu-football-response-wake-forest-answered-the-call-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">READ MORE: Mike Norvell pleased with FSU football&#8217;s response vs. Wake Forest: &#8216;they answered the call&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ilpk5ijpb\">That led the Seminoles to add a new target to the board shortly after defeating Wake Forest.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Earl Little Jr. and Ja'Bril Rawls\" title=\"Earl Little Jr. and Ja'Bril Rawls\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles safety Earl Little Jr. (0) and defensive back Ja&#8217;Bril Rawls (11) celebrate after an interception during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images \/ Melina Myers-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_vt914v9lo\">On Sunday morning, three-star cornerback and 2027 prospect, Brandon Allen Jr., announced that he&#8217;d picked up an offer from Florida State. Allen Jr. referred to Norvell, defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr., director of recruiting strategy DJ Daniels, and director of player personnel Chuck Cantor when revealing the news on social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8jot99cu5\">Allen Jr. was in Doak Campbell Stadium to watch FSU take down the Demon Deacons. He was previously on campus over the summer to compete at a camp.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Flordia state offered!!!!!!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FSUFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@FSUFootball<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Coach_Norvell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Coach_Norvell<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_DJDaniels?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@_DJDaniels<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/psurtain23?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@psurtain23<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChuckCantor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ChuckCantor<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Noles247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Noles247<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RecruitWestlake?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@RecruitWestlake<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CoachMo25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@CoachMo25<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChadSimmons_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ChadSimmons_<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TomLoy247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@TomLoy247<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CClemente247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@CClemente247<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/On3sports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@On3sports<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/samspiegs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@samspiegs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rivals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Rivals<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/adamgorney?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@adamgorney<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/247recruiting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@247recruiting<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RecruitGeorgia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@RecruitGeorgia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DbCoachJulian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@DbCoachJulian<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jbn0VUikH0\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/jbn0VUikH0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brandon\u201cBJ\u201dAllen Jr (@bigsgbran) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bigsgbran\/status\/1984981688380805323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">November 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_j1riys0d5\">The Georgia native committed to Mississippi State in September, only a few weeks after the Bulldogs offered him a scholarship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_x1fh860to\">During the first nine games of his junior season at Westlake High School, Allen Jr. has totaled 22 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery. He&#8217;s added ten catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_938kkgr24\">The 6-foot-2, 175-pound cornerback is regarded as the No. 563 overall prospect, the No. 55 CB, and the No. 62 recruit in Georgia in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qqshr6jr0\">Florida State holds four verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 12 in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zns52r6q8\">The Seminoles previously landed four-star defensive back Mekhi Williams, four-star defensive back Bryce Williams, and three-star defensive back Jemari Foreman.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9133yy5qk\">Four-Star DB Mekhi Williams<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_z8376r24t\">Four-Star DB Bryce Williams<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_x9mo2s0zb\">Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qe84ph015\">Three-Star TE Connor Winn<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9rdduxjbp\">Redshirt Senior Shyheim Brown<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q5lr0ltj8\">Senior Jeremiah Wilson<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wwtzx71mt\">Redshirt Junior Earl Little Jr.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fckvrrajc\">Redshirt Junior Ashlynd Barker<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_13zpyi4e4\">Redshirt Junior Christian White<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_hjtfk9ipi\">Junior Quindarrius Jones<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_pq7yn7fup\">Junior Donny Hiebert<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_80iv4sx4d\">Redshirt Sophomore Edwin Joseph<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fucehk26w\">Redshirt Sophomore KJ Kirkland<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q9f2c1w4e\">Redshirt Sophomore Ja&#8217;Bril Rwls<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ecyyelmpp\">Redshirt Freshman Charles Lester III<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_u11p05nod\">Redshirt Freshman Ricky Knight III<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_uqn4rkt6t\">Redshirt Freshman Cai Bates<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_udjaytddo\">Redshirt Freshman Jamari Howard<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_4akgyj94e\">Redshirt Freshman Jarvis Boatwright<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_jbjsrmspj\">True Freshman Gregory Xavier Thomas<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sd8og88je\">True Freshman Shamar Arnoux<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" 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