Matthew Lenix

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Cowboys and NFL Writer at Blogging the Boys

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3-star edge Chris Addison projected to Florida State

3 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

FSU has been tearing up the recruiting trail over the past few weeks, and one expert feels it will continue. Zach Blostein of Noles247 put in a crystal ball prediction for Florida State to land three-star edge Chris Addison on Monday. Addison is the No. 542 overall recruit and the No. 51 edge in the country per the 247Sports composite rankings. The 6-foot-3, 250-pounder is the No. 15 prospect in the state of Louisiana as well. The Seminoles didn't offer Addison until March.
FSU gets crystal ball prediction to land 2026 3-star TE

3 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

What's better than one tight end? Two. That very well could be Florida State's reality soon in their 2026 recruiting class. They got a commitment from four-star Xavier Tiller on Monday. In addition to that, Zach Blostein of Noles247 has put in a crystal ball prediction for FSU to land three-star recruit Landen Miree as well. The Seminoles extended an offer to Miree last December. He took an unofficial visit in April before heading back to Tallahassee on June 13.
Florida State lands commitment from OL Jakobe Green

3 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

Florida State is cooking up a storm already this week on the recruiting front, and it's been all offense. After flipping four-star wide receiver Devin Carter from the Auburn Tigers and landing four-star tight end Xavier Tiller on Monday, the Seminoles got a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Jakobe Green on Tuesday morning, he announced via his social media.
Florida State gets second prediction to flip elite legacy CB from Indiana

3 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

Florida State got a huge commitment on Monday morning when four-star legacy wide receiver Devin Carter flipped his pledge to FSU from the Auburn Tigers. The Seminoles have their eyes on another flip prospect, and that's four-star cornerback Jay Timmons, who is currently committed to the Indiana Hoosiers. The Seminoles made an offer to Timmons on June 1 when he was on campus for their Elite Camp.
FSU quarterback explains what he's playing for in 2025

4 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

Florida State recently secured its quarterback for 2026 in four-star Jaden O'Neal. However, shortly after last season ended, the Seminoles landed Thomas Castellanos in the transfer portal last December, which stabilized the quarterback spot for 2025. After two years with the Boston College Eagles, Castellanos wanted to return to a style of football that suited his talent, which he felt was comprised at Boston College. He's only going to play at FSU for one season.
4-star TE Xavier Tiller commits to Florida State

4 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

FSU is having a great start to the week. After flipping four-star wide receiver Devin Carter on Monday morning, the Seminoles have also landed four-star tight end Xavier Tiller out of Fairburn, Georgia. FSU extended an offer to Tiller last January. He was back on campus in January for the Seminoles' Junior Day, and he came back for an official visit on June 13. Tiller visited the USC Trojans on Friday, but clearly Florida State did more than enough to convince him.
Florida State protected to flip Auburn WR Devin Carter

4 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

Florida State has been red hot on the recruiting trail as of late, and on Monday, it got even hotter. Four-star wide receiver Devin Carter, who has been committed to the Auburn Tigers since January, flipped his commitment to FSU on Monday. Carter is the second blue-chip wide receiver that the Seminoles have landed in the 2026 class, along with Brandon Bennett who committed on June 12. The 6-foot-1, 175-pounder is the 16th commitment of the cycle for the Seminoles.
4-star QB Jaden O'Neal commits to Florida State

5 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

Florida State has finally secured its quarterback for its 2026 recruiting class. After losing Brady Smigiel back in January, the Seminoles landed four-star Jaden O'Neal on Sunday. O'Neal took an official visit to Tallahassee last weekend. He decommitted from the Oklahoma Sooners on Thursday and was projected to land with FSU by multiple recruiting experts. He made it official on Sunday, firing up FSU's fans with the news.
International OL Luke Francis commits to Florida State

5 days ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

Florida State has seen a surge in recruiting over the last few weeks. Specifically, they have picked up several commitments on the defensive line, and now, they've added one on offense. On Sunday, Luke Francis, who is 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds, made his pledge to FSU. Francis attended a camp in Tallahassee on Wednesday, and the Seminoles extended him an offer the same day. On Friday, Francis took an official visit to the program which led to his commitment.
FSU improved chances to flip elite Michigan CB after recent visit

1 week ago | fsuwire.usatoday.com | Matthew Lenix

In addition to Florida State pounding the pavement to add uncommitted prospects, they're also locked in on a few flip targets. One of the biggest is four-star cornerback Brody Jennings who is currently committed to the Michigan Wolverines. The Seminoles have strong ties to Jennings. His father, Bradley, played for FSU from 1997 to 2001. Speaking of family, Jennings had multiple members with him for his visit to Tallahassee, and everything involved was pleased. "It was a good visit.