Report: Florida State legacy pushes back decision

The Seminoles will have to wait until February for one of their top targets.

One of Florida State’s top remaining uncommitted targets has decided to postpone his signing until February.

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Offensive lineman Julian Armella from Ft. Lauderdale - St. Thomas Aquinas has decided to not sign today which is a major blow to Florida State as they were expected to land his commitment today, per 247Sports.

Reports broke over the past 48 hours that both LSU and Florida were working to get Armella to hold off as they both underwent coaching changes since the end of the regular season.

Look for Armella to take unofficial visits to LSU, Florida and more than likely Florida State as he will go back to the drawing board. LSU was at one time considered to be the favorite so this recruitment now seems to be back to wide open.

This isn't good news for Florida State after they seemingly locked things down with Armella by holding the last official visit. Alas, the staff will have to battle this one out until the end.

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