Florida State is intentionally bringing in a small class in the 2027 cycle. After adding 34 freshmen in 2026, the 2027 class sits at just 16 players for Mike Norvell and John Garrett. Considering the roster limits, it makes sense for the classes to ebb and flow, and likely means that their work in the 2027 cycle, aside from holding onto their commits, is largely done.
The brass in Tallahassee has already shifted its attention to 2028 with two commits, three-star athlete Chayse Brown and three-star tight end Troy Silberzahn in place, but the class still needs a quarterback to build around.
In 2027, that player was Logan Flaherty, a three-star in-state passer who helped spearhead the program’s recruiting efforts. In 2028, there is a growing list of potential targets that appear to be on Florida State’s recruiting board. Let’s lay them out and take a look at the options.
Seminoles top QB targets:
Luke Rubley - 4-star (Aurora, CO)
The Colorado native has been on Mike Norvell’s radar for two years and made his way back to Tallahassee this spring for the Seminole Showcase. Kansas State is also in the mix, but Florida State has itself in a good spot for the 6-foot-3, 180-pound rising junior, who is the No. 21 QB in the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Rubley has a longer release, but helps to mitigate the effects by throwing with good anticipation and holding the ball high to expedite the delivery. He doesn’t have the biggest arm, so when he tries a Jordan Love fadeaway or other off-platform throws, the ball can float. That may come as he adds weight to a rail-thin frame, but until then, even at his size, he’s willing to take some serious punishment to deliver the ball.
A long strider, Rubley can eat up ground as a scrambler, but he much prefers to keep his eyes downfield and protects the ball well with good fundamentals as he does it. As with all QBs, accuracy will be a defining trait, but it’ll be especially important if he doesn’t speed up his release.
Chandler Dyson - 4-star (Warner Robins, GA)
Dyson is a true dual-threat with a big arm and impressive touch as a downfield thrower. His difference-making trait is his athleticism at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds. He’s difficult to tackle, and when he opens up his stride in the open field, he’s just as difficult to catch.
The No. 12 QB in the 2028 class by 247Sports Composite, his over-the-top delivery allows him to stretch the field vertically with relative ease. And, along with the threat he presents as a runner, has the defense in constant conflict. He lacks creativity as a thrower, rarely changing arm slots to work around defenders and consistently looking to drive the ball on a line even when another type of throw would be called for. However, the raw ability is enough to sell anyone on the idea of him becoming a Power 4 starter.
Dyson spoke fondly about Norvell after his visit to Tallahassee, and earlier this offseason, FSU was labeled as the “early favorite” to land his commitment. Ole Miss has since surged, and Georgia Tech is also in the mix. At this point, Dyson is FSU’s most talented option, but the likelihood of a commitment is waning.
Brady Quinn - 4-star (Hollywood, FL)
No, not that Brady Quinn. This one is a rising prospect in the 2028 class and could skyrocket up recruiting industry rankings as the starter for Chaminade-Madonna as a junior next season. A capable runner and solid athlete at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, Quinn would rather break contain to buy time for his receivers downfield, and with his quick-compact throwing motion, he can get the ball out on time, on target, and with enough velocity from a variety of platforms.
Quinn has all the creation instincts at the position. He’ll change arm angles, throw off-platform, and throw with impressive touch. He’s a gamer. The question will be whether his on-script reps are clean enough and whether he can generate enough power to threaten all levels of the field when he does have a solid base underneath him.
The Noles got off to a strong start with Quinn when he was still a zero-star recruit. Now, he’s garnering more out-of-state interest as the composite No. 22 QB in the class. Still, in-state rivals Miami and Florida pose the biggest threat to Norvell and his staff.
Hudson West - 0-star (Sarasota, FL)
Even at the high school level, Hudson West is something of a project. He has the frame you want at the position, standing 6-foot-4, but he’s yet to grow into his body with a lanky build at 185 pounds. Adding weight could tick up the velocity, which he needs to threaten outside the numbers downfield, but he seems like a player who isn’t used to operating his long levers yet.
Everything in the operation is slow. From catching the snap to his dropback, to his delivery, holding the ball low and going into a looping wind-up, except the eyes. The eyes move quickly on West’s tape, and that’s probably the most important one to be quick. He identifies the open guy and quickly moves through reads at an advanced level for a sophomore. If the physical development comes, he’ll be a legit Power 4 prospect. Even as a zero-star, he has offers from Colorado, Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Florida, and, of course, Florida State.
The Gators are leading this one early, after offering West on June 21, the day he attended camp at Florida State, but the Noles are reportedly also in the mix.
Knox Annis - 3-star (Jacksonville, FL) *Miami commit
Knox Annis has already committed to Miami, but Florida State shouldn’t relinquish its pursuit. Annis could still be up for grabs, and the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Jacksonville native appears to be a target for the Seminoles.
The mechanics need to be cleaned up. They’re not always bad, but they’re wildly inconsistent, even when he’s making accurate throws. Strangely, for a QB with above-average arm talent, he’s a pretty high-effort thrower, often torquing his entire body into throws, which leads to inconsistent accuracy, especially when the pocket starts to collapse. Annis also needs to settle himself in the pocket because at the first whiff of pressure, even if he doesn’t take off, his eyes come down and his feet speed up. The good news is that he’ll often climb the pocket rather than drifting, and that he has enough arm talent to make throws on the move.
There’s a lot of good stuff on tape. He’s a natural athlete with a good frame and a big arm. You can see why coaching staffs would be enticed and believe they can be the ones to clean it up. His junior year will help determine how big of a project that’s going to be.
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