Florida State’s quarterback hunt for the 2028 class is taking shape, and the board looks pretty clear right now.
The Seminoles already have two commits in the class - three-star athlete Chayse Brown and three-star tight end Troy Silberzahn - but the next big piece still missing is the quarterback. That’s the position Florida State has to get right, and the staff is already working through a group of five targets that stand out.
The 2027 class was always going to be smaller after Florida State brought in 34 freshmen in 2026, and with just 16 players currently in that cycle, Mike Norvell and John Garrett have likely done most of their heavy lifting there. That has pushed more attention toward 2028, where the search for a quarterback is already underway.
One of the names near the top is Luke Rubley, a four-star from Aurora, Colorado. Norvell has had him on the radar for two years, and Rubley was back in Tallahassee this spring for the Seminole Showcase. Kansas State is involved too, but Florida State is in a strong spot with the 6-foot-3, 180-pound rising junior, who ranks as the No. 21 quarterback in the 247Sports Composite.
Rubley’s game is built on anticipation and timing. His release is a little long, but he compensates by keeping the ball high and getting it out with purpose.
The arm strength isn’t overwhelming, and some off-platform throws can float, especially when he’s trying to create outside structure. He’s also still filling out a very thin frame.
Even so, he’ll stand in and take hits to get the ball where it needs to go. He can cover ground as a runner, but he’d rather keep his eyes downfield and protect the football while scrambling.
Accuracy is going to matter a lot for him, especially if the release never really speeds up.
Chandler Dyson brings a different kind of juice. The Warner Robins, Georgia, product is a true dual-threat with a big arm and real touch downfield.
At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, he’s the kind of athlete who changes the math for a defense. He’s tough to bring down, and once he gets moving, he’s hard to catch.
Dyson is ranked No. 12 among 2028 quarterbacks by the 247Sports Composite, and his over-the-top delivery helps him attack vertically with ease. His running threat only adds to the stress he puts on defenses.
The flip side is that he’s still raw as a thrower. He doesn’t vary arm slots much and tends to try to drive everything on a line, even when another throw would make more sense.
Still, the talent is obvious, and it’s easy to see why people believe he can become a Power 4 starter. Dyson spoke highly of Norvell after his visit to Tallahassee, and Florida State was described earlier this offseason as the “early favorite” to land him.
That said, Ole Miss has gained momentum, Georgia Tech is in the mix, and the odds of him ending up in Tallahassee have started to fade.
Then there’s Brady Quinn from Hollywood, Florida - no, not that Brady Quinn. The Chaminade-Madonna junior could climb quickly in the rankings once he gets a full season as a starter.
At 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds, he’s a capable runner and a solid athlete who likes to escape the pocket to buy time for his receivers. His throwing motion is quick and compact, which helps him get the ball out on time and with enough velocity from different platforms.
Quinn has the kind of improvisational feel coaches love. He’ll change arm angles, throw off-platform, and drop in touch throws with confidence.
He’s a gamer. The questions are more about how clean he is when the play is supposed to work as drawn up, and whether he can generate enough power from a firm base to challenge every level of the field.
Florida State got in early when he was still a zero-star recruit, but he’s drawing more out-of-state attention now as the composite No. 22 quarterback in the class. Miami and Florida are the main threats.
Hudson West is the wild card in the group. The Sarasota quarterback is still very much a project, even at the high school level.
He has the size at 6-foot-4, but at 185 pounds he’s still very lean. Adding weight should help his velocity, which he’ll need if he wants to threaten downfield outside the numbers.
Right now, he looks like a player still learning how to use his frame.
His operation is slow from snap to drop to release, and his wind-up is long. But his eyes move fast, and that may be the most important part.
He processes well, finds the open receiver quickly, and works through reads at a level that stands out for a sophomore. If the body catches up, he could become a real Power 4 prospect.
Even with a zero-star label, he already has offers from Colorado, Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Florida, and Florida State. Florida offered him on June 21, the same day he camped at Florida State, but the Gators are the early leader.
The fifth name is Knox Annis, a three-star from Jacksonville who is already committed to Miami. Florida State is still pushing, though, and he remains a real target for the Seminoles.
Annis is 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds, and the tools are there. The mechanics need work, and they’re inconsistent even when the ball is finding its target.
He can be a high-effort thrower, twisting his whole body into passes, which creates accuracy issues, especially when the pocket gets messy. He also needs to stay calmer when pressure shows up.
His eyes come down and his feet speed up too quickly, even if he doesn’t immediately leave the pocket. On the positive side, he does climb rather than drift, and he has enough arm talent to make throws on the move.
There’s plenty to like, which is why schools are interested in taking a swing. He has the frame, the athleticism and the arm strength to make coaches believe they can develop him. His junior season will go a long way toward showing how much work is really ahead.
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