Florida State target has fans hoping he'll commit again during surprise visit

Florida State football ranks 17th in the 2027 recruiting cycle (according to 247Sports Composite) with four commitments of four-star safety Mekhi Williams, four-star linebacker Gregory Batson, three-star safety Jemari Foreman, and three-star tight end Connor Winn.

It is difficult to generate momentum on the gridiron for Florida State after having six losing seasons in eight years. This is something that head football coach Mike Norvell has to deal with.

There will be recruits who go to other schools that have more stability at the moment. That is the nature of college football recruiting in today's landscape. However, the Seminoles cannot lose hope in themselves if it wants to return to competing for championships.

Former Florida State three-star athlete commit Kaneilius Purdy is back on campus

Florida State football went through an adjustment this offseason, as they decided to fire defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr. This was a shocking development for many individuals, including some of the players on the team.

However, that didn't impact someone like Class of 2027 three-star athlete Kaneilius Purdy from Lake Wales, Florida, who decided to back off of his pledge with the Seminoles in June 2025. This is someone that I believe will end up at defensive back.

Purdy decided to visit Florida State for their season-opening victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide, and it had to be a great impression to see the Seminoles finish the deal on a national stage. However, the program began to plummet, and it looked like Florida State could be back at square one for Purdy as they lost seven of their last nine games.

The defender attended Florida State's Junior Day on campus this Saturday, and it is time for the Seminoles to get heavily involved in the recruitment again. According to MaxPreps, Purdy recorded 1,045 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns last year for his high school.

This would be a great addition to the Seminoles' 2027 recruiting class. While I know that the fan base will discuss the fact that the Early Signing Period is too far away, it is always a great thing to get talented prospects on campus.