Florida State’s recruiting board could get a lot more interesting before July is over.
The Seminoles picked up eight commitments in June for #Tribe27, a run that included four-star defensive lineman Sam LeJeune, four-star wide receiver Sean Green, four-star running back Jayden Miles, and four-star linebacker Jernard Albright. Even with that momentum, FSU’s class still sits outside the top 50 nationally, and the shortage of numbers is a big reason why.
That leaves July as a chance to change the shape of the class in a hurry. Three uncommitted targets stand out as names Florida State fans should have locked in.
Tyler Poole is the headliner. He’s one of Florida State’s top targets at any position and the highest-ranked uncommitted player still on the board. If the Seminoles can land him, he would become the top prospect in #Tribe27.
For much of the spring and early summer, Florida State was battling Tennessee for Poole. Lately, though, Georgia has emerged as the major threat, and the Bulldogs were the late program to secure his final official visit. Poole is expected to make his choice sometime in July, and FSU is pushing hard to finish on top.
Poole’s junior season at Howard High School showed just how much he can impact a game in every phase. On defense, he posted 37 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions. He also made noise on offense with 30 catches for 454 yards and 7 touchdowns, added 33 carries for 200 yards and 4 more scores, and even brought back a punt for a touchdown.
The 6-foot-2, 185-pound defensive back is ranked by the 247Sports Composite Ratings as the No. 68 overall prospect, the No. 5 safety, and the No. 5 player in Georgia in the 2027 class.
If Poole is the splash play, then Kaden Yarborough may be the practical must-get. He might not carry the same ranking, but he’s the offensive lineman Florida State has real traction with, and that matters because the Seminoles still haven’t added an offensive line commitment in #Tribe27.
That makes Yarborough a crucial name on the board. Herb Hand may be entering the race late, but this would still be a meaningful addition for Florida State.
Yarborough is set to announce on July 11, with Florida State, Mississippi State, Cal, and Washington all in the mix. He officially visited each of those finalists, and the Seminoles have been working on him for more than a year.
The 6-foot-5, 340-pound lineman is rated the No. 426 overall prospect, the No. 25 interior offensive lineman, and the No. 9 player in Arizona in the 2027 class, according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.
Then there’s tight end Trae Johnson, another name with real July potential. Florida State wants to add a second tight end to #Tribe27 after landing three-star Connor Winn last summer, especially with Desirrio Riles and Greyson Lambiad set to move on after 2026.
Johnson has been on FSU’s radar since the Seminoles offered him during a junior day visit in January, and the interest has stayed steady on both sides. He took his official visit to Florida State on June 12 and also visited Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Ole Miss, and Purdue.
He hasn’t announced a decision date yet, but he should come off the board before the end of July. As a junior at Upperman High School, Johnson caught 37 passes for 615 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The 6-foot-4.5, 235-pound tight end is ranked by 247Sports as the No. 632 overall prospect, the No. 34 tight end, and the No. 28 player in Tennessee in the 2027 class.
Florida State currently has 13 verbal commitments in #Tribe27, placing the class at No. 56 nationally.
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