Florida State picked up another recruiting win on Sunday, and it came right on the heels of a statement performance on the field.
A day after the Seminoles rolled past Virginia 38-7, three-star defensive back Man Robinson announced his commitment to FSU, giving the program a boost in its #Tribe28 class even as questions continue to swirl around Mike Norvell’s future in Tallahassee.
Robinson made the decision public with a short message on social media: "I'm HOME, Noles Nation!"
He chose Florida State over Louisville, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Florida.
The Seminoles were among the earliest programs to get involved, extending Robinson an offer in December of 2024 soon after safeties coach Evan Cooper arrived on staff. That connection appears to have mattered, with Cooper building a strong relationship with the IMG Academy defensive back.
Robinson has been around Florida State before. He attended the Seminoles’ win over Alabama last year and returned to campus in June for a summer camp.
On the field at IMG Academy, Robinson has been credited with 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 sack in 2 appearances during his junior season. As a sophomore, he picked off 2 passes.
The 5-foot-10, 178-pound defensive back is ranked by the 247Sports Composite Ratings as the No. 408 overall prospect, the No. 44 cornerback, and the No. 54 recruit in Florida in the 2028 class.
With Robinson on board, Florida State now has four verbal commitments in #Tribe28, a group that currently sits No. 5 nationally.
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