Blue-Chip Wide Receiver Includes FSU Football in Top Six

Florida State is making waves with a talented local prospect.

Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

The Florida State Seminoles haven't struggled to recruit wide receivers since Tim Harris Jr. arrived in town following the conclusion of the 2024 season.

Harris Jr. has landed multiple blue-chip prospects that could make an impact next fall, including sophomore Jayvan Boggs, true freshman Devin Carter, and true freshman Jasen Lopez.

READ MORE: Mike Norvell Impressed by Rapid Progress of Florida State True Freshman

Florida State is looking to keep the trend going in #Tribe27. The Seminoles are pursuing some of the top pass-catchers in the recruiting cycle, including a local prospect from just down the road.

Four-Star WR Lists FSU Football In Top 6

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FSU is hoping to keep four-star wide receiver Jabari Watkins close to home. The rising senior out of Thomasville was previously committed to Nebraska but reopened his recruitment in December.

The Seminoles jumped at the opportunity, hosting Watkins twice since January. He's also scheduled to officially visit FSU this summer.

On Thursday, Watkins trimmed his recruitment down to six programs. Florida State made the cut alongside Louisville, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Wake Forest.

NEWS: Four-Star WR Jabari Watkins is down to 6 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals⁰⁰The 6’2 190 from Thomasville, Georgia is ranked as a Top 25 WR in the 2027 Class (per Rivals)

Where Should He Go?⁰⁰https://t.co/Mw9nA2rw6j pic.twitter.com/LFLnsXMlgH

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) April 2, 2026

During his junior season at Thomas County Central, Watkins was a starter on a team that went 15-0 and won a state title. He caught 55 passes for 847 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Watkins was a teammate of Florida State defensive end signee Cam Brooks, who is expected to miss the season due to an Achilles injury. The two could reunite in garnet and gold.

The 6-foot-2, 180-pound wide receiver is regarded as the No. 224 overall prospect, the No. 29 WR, and the No. 26 recruit in Georgia in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.

Information On Florida State's 2027 Class

Florida State holds five verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 22 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 Wide Receiver For The 2026 Season?

Duce Robinson, Senior

Micahi Danzy, Redshirt Sophomore

Jayvan Boggs, Sophomore

Tae'Shaun Gelsey, Redshirt Freshman

Teriq Mallory, Redshirt Freshman

Devin Carter, Freshman

Jasen Lopez, Freshman

EJ White, Freshman

Darryon Williams, Freshman

Brandon Bennett, Freshman

Jonah Winston, Freshman

Tony Bland, Freshman

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