Blue-Chip Recruit Eliminates FSU Football From Contention

Recruiting never takes a day off, and Florida State has stayed busy on the recruiting trail since the calendar flipped to 2026.

From dropping new offers, visiting recruits around the country, and hosting prospects in Tallahassee, there hasn't been any shortage of action for the Seminoles.

Florida State has only landed one verbal commitment in the last four months but the changes to the coaching staff provide optimism that #Tribe27 will begin to find its footing in the near future.

The Seminoles are still looking for a running back to add to the class. After a recent decision, FSU will have to reshuffle its board at the position.

Four-Star RB Eliminates Florida State From Recruitment

Earlier this week, four-star running back Nigel Newkirk announced he was trimming his recruitment down to six.

Florida State offered Newkirk in December of 2024, and he was on campus for a junior day earlier this year. He was expected to take an official visit this summer.

It appears that the trip will no longer happen as Newkirk eliminated the Seminoles in favor of Miami, Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, Michigan, and USC.

NEWS: Four-Star RB Nigel Newkirk is down to 6 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals

The 5’11 195 RB from Gainesville, GA is ranked as the No. 6 RB in the 2027 Rivals300

Where Should He Go?⁰https://t.co/EIPNdNv1xD pic.twitter.com/1cGY6BTCLf
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 18, 2026

During his junior season at Gainesville High School, Newkirk rushed 184 times for 1,496 yards and 19 touchdowns while catching 12 passes for 128 yards and another score. Newkirk compiled 100+ rushing yards in nine different games.

The 5-foot-11, 200-pound running back is regarded as the No. 194 overall prospect, the No. 11 RB, and the No. 22 recruit in Georgia in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.

Florida State is pursuing other ballcarriers such as four-star Jayden Miles, four-star Brayden Tyson, four-star Ty Keys, three-star Marquis Fennell, and three-star Brennen Lacey.

Information On Florida State's 2027 Class

Florida State holds five verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 19 in the country.

Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?

Three-Star TE Connor Winn

Three-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro

Four-Star LB Gregory Batson

Four-Star DB Mekhi Williams

Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman

Who Does Florida State Have At Running Back For The 2026 Season?

Tre Wisner, Senior

Samuel Singleton Jr., Redshirt Junior

Gemari Sands, Redshirt Junior

Zay Parks, Redshirt Sophomore

Ousmane Kromah, Sophomore

Amari Thomas, Freshman

Stick with NoleGameday for more FREE coverage of Florida State throughout the year.

Follow NoleGameday on and Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok