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2026 Recruiting Class Spotlight

Izayia Williams OLB

Tavares, FL — 6'1" 215 lbs

★★★★ 85 Grade

Chauncey Kennon CB

Sarasota, FL — 6'2" 175 lbs

★★★★ 84 Grade

Xavier Tiller TE

Fairburn, GA — 6'5" 215 lbs

★★★★ 83 Grade

Devin Carter WR

Douglasville, GA — 6'1" 175 lbs

★★★★ 82 Grade

Jaden O'Neal QB

Mustang, OK — 6'3" 215 lbs

★★★★ 82 Grade

Da'Ron Parks OT

Nitro, WV — 6'5" 340 lbs

★★★★ 81 Grade

Earnest Rankins DT

Decatur, GA — 6'6" 285 lbs

★★★★ 81 Grade

Brandon Bennett WR

Plantation, FL — 6'0" 170 lbs

★★★★ 81 Grade

Recruiting data via ESPN and On3

Spring Practice Update

Spring football for FSU returns to action on Tuesday, March 24 and will conclude on April 15, 2026. Head coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles went through another staff and roster overhaul this offseason.

FSU is 7-17 in its last two seasons under Norvell and 38-34 overall in six years. The program opens the 2026 season vs. New Mexico State on August 29, with a daunting ACC schedule that includes trips to Alabama, Clemson, Miami, and Pitt.

Sources: On3, Sports Illustrated

2026 FSU Football Roster

Quarterbacks

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
14	Ashton Daniels	QB	R-Sr	6'2"	233	Buford, Ga.
9	Kevin Sperry	QB	R-Fr	6'1"	213	Denton, Texas
4	Dean DeNobile	QB	R-Sr	6'2"	205	Upper Saddle River, N.J.
12	Michael Grant	QB	R-Jr	6'3"	216	Tallahassee, Fla.
16	Jaden O'Neal	QB	Fr	6'3"	220	Long Beach, Calif.

Running Backs

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
5	Quintrevion (Tre) Wisner	RB	Sr	6'0"	201	Mexia, Texas
32	Ousmane Kromah	RB	So	6'1"	225	Leesburg, Ga.
3	Samuel Singleton Jr.	RB	R-Jr	5'11"	200	Charleston, S.C.
22	Gemari Sands	RB	R-Jr	5'11"	200	Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
24	Amari Thomas	RB	Fr	5'11"	201	Marianna, Fla.
21	Zay Parks	RB	R-So	5'11"	205	Crestview, Fla.

Wide Receivers

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
0	Duce Robinson	WR	Sr	6'6"	230	Phoenix, Ariz.
8	Micahi Danzy	WR	R-So	6'1"	189	Tallahassee, Fla.
15	Jayvan Boggs	WR	So	6'1"	210	Cocoa, Fla.
13	Tae'Shaun Gelsey	WR	R-Fr	6'4"	231	Jacksonville, Fla.
11	Devin Carter	WR	Fr	6'1"	177	Atlanta, Ga.
7	Jasen Lopez	WR	Fr	5'11"	180	Hollywood, Fla.
10	EJ White	WR	Fr	6'2"	166	Vero Beach, Fla.
19	Darryon Williams	WR	Fr	6'0"	184	Tampa, Fla.

Tight Ends

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
18	Landen Thomas	TE	Jr	6'4"	240	Moultrie, Ga.
6	Desirrio Riles	TE	Sr	6'3"	240	Jacksonville, Fla.
23	Chase Loftin	TE	R-Fr	6'6"	230	Omaha, Neb.
80	Corbyn Fordham	TE	Fr	6'4"	231	Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Offensive Line

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
77	Xavier Chaplin	OL	R-Sr	6'8"	354	Beaufort, S.C.
55	Bradyn Joiner	OL	R-Jr	6'2"	328	Anniston, Ala.
65	André Otto	OL	R-Jr	6'5"	315	Key West, Fla.
71	Nate Pabst	OL	R-Sr	6'7"	310	Springdale, Ohio
79	Chimdia Nwaiwu	OL	R-Jr	6'5"	309	Coppell, Texas
74	Jonathan Daniels	OL	R-So	6'4"	315	Pensacola, Fla.
78	Jayden Todd	OL	R-So	6'6"	314	Dublin, Ga.
51	Paul Bowling	OL	So	6'3"	309	Marietta, Ga.
52	Chavez Thompson	OL	R-Fr	6'1"	313	Cocoa, Fla.
59	Steven Moore	OL	Jr	6'5"	324	Memphis, Tenn.
58	Luke Francis Jr.	OL	Fr	6'5"	369	Croydon, United Kingdom

Defensive Line

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
5	Daniel Lyons	DT	R-Sr	6'4"	298	Miami, Fla.
3	Mandrell Desir	DE	So	6'4"	265	Miami, Fla.
15	Rylan Kennedy	DE	Sr	6'3"	246	Mansfield, Texas
55	Kevin Wynn	DT	R-Fr	6'2"	326	Greensboro, Ga.
88	Jordan Sanders	DT	R-Sr	6'4"	305	Inglewood, Calif.
13	Deamontae Diggs	DE	R-Sr	6'5"	267	McKeesport, Pa.
1	Darryll Desir	DE	So	6'5"	264	Miami, Fla.
32	Jalen Anderson	DE	Jr	6'2"	242	Slidell, La.
8	Deante McCray	DT	R-Sr	6'4"	284	Jacksonville, Fla.
90	Jaemin Pinckney	DE	Fr	6'5"	217	Ridgeville, S.C.

Linebackers

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
28	Mikai Gbayor	LB	R-Sr	6'2"	218	Irvington, N.J.
10	Chris Jones	LB	Jr	6'1"	232	Byram, Miss.
9	Omar Graham Jr.	LB	R-Sr	6'1"	239	Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
20	Blake Nichelson	LB	Sr	6'3"	225	Ripon, Calif.
30	Izayia Williams	LB	Fr	6'2"	221	Tavares, Fla.

Defensive Backs

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
0	Quindarrius Jones	CB	Sr	6'2"	192	Meridian, Miss.
7	Ashlynd Barker	S	R-Sr	6'3"	218	Columbus, Ga.
11	CJ Richard Jr.	S	R-So	6'1"	198	Houston, Texas
14	Ma'Khi Jones	NB	So	5'11"	196	Newark, N.J.
12	Nehemiah Chandler	CB	R-So	6'1"	180	Jacksonville, Fla.
6	Ja'Bril Rawls	CB	R-Jr	6'1"	185	Pensacola, Fla.
23	Chuck Kennon	CB	Fr	6'2"	184	Bradenton, Fla.
18	Jamari Howard	CB	R-So	6'2"	199	Miami, Fla.
4	Karson Hobbs	CB	Jr	6'0"	186	from Notre Dame (transfer)

Kickers, Punters & Long Snappers

#	Name	Pos	Yr	Ht	Wt	Hometown
39	Gabe Panikowski	K	R-Sr	5'9"	200	San Diego, Calif.
93	Conor McAneney	K	So	6'3"	191	Plumbridge, Ireland
36	Daniel Hughes	P	R-Jr	6'5"	238	Melbourne, Australia
48	Caleb Bowers	LS	R-Sr	6'1"	234	Whitefish Bay, Wisc.

Roster data via Seminoles.com. ★ = Projected starter per spring depth chart.

Stats & Players to Watch

2025 Season Recap

2–10

3,041 Team Pass Yards

20 Passing TDs

12 Interceptions (Def)

58.3% Completion %

A tough season, but FSU returns key talent and has added impactful transfers. The foundation for 2026 is being built in spring camp.

Key Players to Watch in 2026

#0

Duce Robinson

WR • Sr • 6'6" 230 lbs

Former 5-star recruit and FSU's biggest offensive playmaker. Robinson's rare combination of size and athleticism makes him a projected first-round NFL Draft pick. Expect a monster 2026 campaign as the focal point of the passing game.

#14

Ashton Daniels

QB • R-Sr • 6'2" 233 lbs

Transfer from Auburn labeled a "pleasant surprise" in spring practice. A true dual-threat who could add 15+ designed QB runs per game. The key question: can he unlock Duce Robinson vertically? Early signs are promising.

#5

Tre Wisner

RB • Sr • 6'0" 201 lbs

Transfer from Texas generating the most buzz in spring camp. "Taken FSU by storm" — combined with Ousmane Kromah, gives FSU potentially the best 1-2 RB punch since Coach Norvell's Memphis days.

#3

Mandrell Desir

DE • So • 6'4" 265 lbs

2025 True Freshman All-American. Desir is the real deal on the edge — already one of the most disruptive defensive ends in the ACC. His Year 2 leap could be special.

#10

Chris Jones

LB • Jr • 6'1" 232 lbs

Transfer from Southern Miss being called an "absolute tackle machine." Questions about his athleticism at the Power level are being answered emphatically in workouts and spring practice. A tone-setter.

#28

Mikai Gbayor

LB • R-Sr • 6'2" 218 lbs

Veteran leader and transfer from UNC who brings experience, instincts, and a commanding presence. Part of a defensive leadership group that has coaches excited about the culture shift in the building.

Nole Wire Insider

The Nole Wire Insider brings you the latest buzz from around the FSU football world. Rumors are sourced from public message boards, social media, and media reports. Items marked with 🔥 are heating up.

🔥🔥🔥 March 27, 2026

Saturday Scrimmage Could Be Decisive for QB Race

We're hearing that Saturday's first scrimmage will be a pivotal moment in the QB competition. Both Ashton Daniels and Kevin Sperry have taken turns with the first team, but the coaching staff is looking for one to separate with consistent decision-making under full game-speed pressure. Sources suggest Daniels' dual-threat ability gives him an edge, but Sperry's command of Norvell's system keeps it close.

🔥🔥🔥 March 25, 2026

Running Back Room Could Be Special

Word out of camp is that transfer RB Tre Wisner has taken Tallahassee by storm. Combined with Ousmane Kromah, we're hearing comparisons to some of Coach Norvell's best RB duos at Memphis. This could be the deepest backfield FSU has had in years.

🔥🔥 March 25, 2026

Offensive Line Coming Together

The buzz around spring camp suggests Chimdia Nwaiwu may be winning the right tackle spot, which would give FSU a much more complete starting five up front. Sources indicate the coaching staff is pleased with the progress of the O-line group overall.

🔥🔥 March 25, 2026

Defensive Edge Getting Reinforcements

We're hearing Deamontae Diggs has looked strong in his return from injury, and Rylan Kennedy (Texas A&M transfer) is generating real excitement on the edge. If both pan out alongside Mandrell Desir, the edge rush could be a strength.

🔥🔥🔥 March 24, 2026

2027 Recruiting Buzz

Multiple high-profile recruits are expected on campus this week. We're hearing FSU is in strong position for several blue-chip prospects, including a top-100 DL who has visited multiple times. A former Alabama commit at DE has reopened his recruitment and FSU is believed to be firmly in the mix. The coaching staff's relentless approach to recruiting is starting to pay dividends.

🔥 March 23, 2026

Possible QB Flip?

Sources suggest FSU is making a strong push for a committed quarterback from another program. A visit during spring practice reportedly went very well, with the prospect praising the energy on campus.

🔥🔥 March 22, 2026

NIL Confidence Growing

FSU Athletic Director Michael Alford has expressed confidence that the Seminoles can compete at the "highest level" in NIL as the landscape evolves. This is a significant development for recruiting and retention moving forward.

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