{"id":327563,"date":"2026-07-02T18:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/327563\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T18:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:45:09","slug":"top-100-prospect-commits-elsewhere-before-official-visit-to-florida-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/327563\/","title":{"rendered":"Top-100 Prospect Commits Elsewhere Before Official Visit To Florida State"},"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 had a successful run on the recruiting trail last month.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"67\">With that being said, there are still a few positions in #Tribe27 that need to be addressed, including the defensive backfield.<\/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-college-football\/complete-list-every-fsu-football-player-college-football-27-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE: Complete List Of Every FSU Football Player In College Football 27<\/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\">The Seminoles had a promising haul in the fold back in the spring, holding pledges from four-star safety Mekhi Williams, three-star cornerback DaYon Cooper, and three-star safety Jemari Foreman.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6k\">The situation changed swiftly as Williams and Cooper decommitted from Florida State, leaving Foreman as the lone defensive back in the class.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6n\">FSU&#8217;s options to add around Foreman are dwindling.<\/p>\n<p>Top-100 DB Chooses Oregon Over Florida State, Others<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01kwj1278fkt6b3fvjb0.png\" alt=\"Tae Walden Jr.\" title=\"Tae Walden Jr.\" width=\"360\" height=\"360\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"70\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tae Walden Jr.\/Twitter<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"74\">On Wednesday, four-star cornerback Tae Walden Jr. announced his commitment to Oregon, choosing the Ducks over Florida State, LSU, Auburn, Georgia, and Ole Miss.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"77\">Florida State was one of the first schools to offer Walden Jr. a scholarship back in January of 2025. His last visit to campus came when the Seminoles upset Alabama last year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7a\">Walden Jr. was scheduled to return to town for an official visit in October. The Seminoles will likely be pushing to get the blue-chip prospect to follow through with that trip, but there&#8217;s no guarantee that will happen.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7d\">During his junior season at Collierville High School, Walden Jr. starred across the field. He totaled 28 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 17 pass deflections on defense while catching 42 passes for 912 yards and 10 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7g\">Walden Jr. also returned kickoffs and punts, racking up over 500 yards on special teams.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7j\">He deflected a pass in nine of his 11 appearances. Walden Jr. picked off passes in four separate games, including two interceptions in a 39-35 victory against Horn Lake High School on September 5.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7m\">The 6-foot-2.5, 165-pound cornerback is regarded as the No. 70 overall, the No. 6 ATH, and the No. 4 recruit in Tennessee 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-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7s\">Florida State holds 13 verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 57 in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7y\">Three-Star QB Logan Flaherty<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"81\">Four-Star RB Jayden Miles<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"84\">Four-Star WR Sean Green<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"87\">Three-Star WR Majay Thompson<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8a\">Three-Star TE Connor Winn<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">Four-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">Three-Star DE Jaxon Holly<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">Four-Star DL Sam LeJeune<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\">Three-Star DL Eric Vaulx Jr.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8p\">Four-Star LB Jernard Albright<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\">Three-Star LB Olrick Johnson III<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-30\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">Three-Star LB CJ Ohuabunwa<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-31\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman<\/p>\n<p>Who Does Florida State Have In The Defensive Backfield For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-33\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"94\">Ashlynd Barker, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-34\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\">Donny Hiebert, Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-35\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9a\">Quindarrius Jones, Senior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-36\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9d\">KJ Kirkland, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-37\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9g\">Ja&#8217;Bril Rawls, Redshirt Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-38\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9j\">Karson Hobbs, Junior<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-39\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9m\">Nehemiah Chandler, Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-40\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9p\">CJ Richard Jr., Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-41\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9s\">Jarvis Boatwright, Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-42\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9v\">Charles Lester III, Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-43\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9y\">Ricky Knight III, Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-44\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a1\">Jamari Howard, Redshirt Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-45\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a4\">Ma&#8217;Khi Jones, Sophomore<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-46\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a7\">Gregory Xavier Thomas, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-47\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"aa\">Max Redmon, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-48\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ad\">Antonio Cromartie Jr., Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-49\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"ag\">Chauncey Kennon, Freshman<\/p>\n<p 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