Ex-FSU Football commitment announces pledge to Miami Hurricanes, completes Sunshine State crossover

The blue-chip prospect has been committed to every school in Florida's 'big 3' during his recruitment.

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Recruiting is fluid and ever-changing in the current age of college football. At the same time, now verbal commitments mean next to nothing with the amount of moves that take place leading up to the Early Signing Period and even once players arrive on campus.

On Friday, four-star cornerback Jaelen Waters announced he was committing to the Miami Hurricanes. The decision marks Waters' third pledge during his high school recruitment as he's now made his way through the entire 'Big 3' around the Sunshine State.

Waters originally pledged to Florida State in April of 2024 before backing off of that decision about five weeks later in late May. He then committed to the Florida Gators in June, recently re-opening his recruitment in February.

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During his junior season, Waters totaled 20 tackles, three pass breakups, and two interception as he helped lead Armwood High School to the state playoffs.

BREAKING: Four-Star CB Jaelen Waters has Committed to Miami, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’2 180 CB from Seffner, FL was previously Committed to Florida & Florida State

“It’s been a long process but I know where I’m supposed to be.”https://t.co/yqO6eDeb20 pic.twitter.com/5nTGLB4Kca

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 7, 2025

The 6-foot-1, 170-pound defensive back is regarded as the No. 150 overall prospect, the No. 15 CB, and the No. 22 recruit in Florida in the 2026 class according to 247Sports.

Florida State holds seven verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 12 in the country. The Seminoles previously landed four-star safety Darryl Bell III and four-star safety Tedarius Hughes.

Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2026 Class?

Four-Star WR Efrem White

Four-Star WR Darryon Williams

Four-Star DB Darryl Bell III

Four-Star RB Amari Thomas

Four-Star DB Tedarius Hughes

Three-Star LB Karon Maycock

Three-Star OL Xavier Payne

Who Does Florida State Have In The Defensive Backfield For The 2025 Season?

Redshirt Senior Shyheim Brown

Redshirt Junior Earl Little Jr.

Redshirt Junior Ashlynd Barker

Redshirt Junior Christian White

Junior Conrad Hussey

Junior Quindarrius Jones

Junior Donny Hiebert

Redshirt Sophomore Edwin Joseph

Redshirt Sophomore KJ Kirkland

Redshirt Sophomore Ja'Bril Rwls

Redshirt Freshman Charles Lester III

Redshirt Freshman Ricky Knight III

Redshirt Freshman Cai Bates

Redshirt Freshman Jamari Howard

True Freshman Gregory Xavier Thomas

True Freshman Shamar Arnoux

True Freshman Max Redmon

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