Florida State would take another defensive lineman or two, if the right fit is out there. However, one of the Seminoles’ top remaining targets just pledged elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Four-Star DL Karlos May Picks Ohio State Over FSU, Other Finalists![\"Karlos](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01kxss5b9bd8dxnp2e6t.png\" "\\"Karlos")
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On Saturday afternoon, four-star defensive lineman Karlos May made his long-awaited decision.<\/p>\n
After weighing his options and whittling things down to four contenders, May committed to Ohio State over Florida State, Auburn, and Georgia.<\/p>\n
This isn’t necessarily surprising, the Seminoles seemed to be on the outside looking in going into the announcement. Ohio State and Georgia were the perceived favorites.<\/p>\n
Either way, Florida State stayed in pursuit and built a relationship with May. There could be an opportunity to flip him later this year, depending on how the Seminoles perform.<\/p>\n
May visited Tallahassee twice this offseason, including his official visit last month.<\/p>\n
Knighton is doing most of the heavy-lifting in this recruitment, and isn’t someone to give up.<\/p>\n
Since being hired at FSU, Knighton has flipped four-star defensive end LaJesse Harrold, four-star defensive lineman Tylon Lee, and four-star defensive end Jaemin Pinckney.<\/p>\n
During his junior season at Ramsay High School, May totaled 43 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 2 interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. May recorded 5+ tackles in four consecutive games to conclude the campaign, including a season-high 7 total stops in a 14-7 loss to Jacksonville High School on November 7.<\/p>\n
The 6-foot-3.5, 305-pound defensive lineman is regarded as the No. 135 overall prospect, the No. 15 DL, and the No. 85recruit in Alabama in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.<\/p>\n
Information On Florida State’s 2027 Class<\/p>\n
Florida State holds 16 verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 40 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 WR Majay Thompson<\/p>\n
Three-Star TE Connor Winn<\/p>\n
Four-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro<\/p>\n
Three-Star DE Jaxon Holly<\/p>\n
Four-Star DL Sam LeJeune<\/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 LB CJ Ohuabunwa<\/p>\n
Four-Star DB Ta’Shawn Poole<\/p>\n
Four-Star DB Za’Kari Johnson<\/p>\n
Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman<\/p>\n
K Vance Fones<\/p>\n
Who Does Florida State Have Along The Defensive Line For The 2026 Season?<\/p>\n
Jordan Sanders, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n
Deamontae Diggs, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n
Deante McCray, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n
Daniel Lyons, Redshirt Senior<\/p>\n
Rylan Kennedy, Senior<\/p>\n
Jalen Anderson, Junior<\/p>\n
Mandrell Desir, Sophomore<\/p>\n
Darryll Desir, Sophomore<\/p>\n
Kevin Wynn, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n
Tylon Lee, Redshirt Freshman<\/p>\n
Earnest Rankins, Freshman<\/p>\n
Franklin Whitley, Freshman<\/p>\n
Jaemin Pinckney, Freshman<\/p>\n
Wihtlley Cadeau, Freshman<\/p>\n
Cam Brooks, Freshman<\/p>\n
Chris Carbin, Freshman<\/p>\n
Judah Daniels, Freshman<\/p>\n
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