JJ Brown’s June Decision: OT Recruiting Thriller
Four-star offensive tackle JJ Brown has set June 23 as the day he picks his college, with Florida State battling Auburn, Florida, Clemson, and Georgia for his services. Rivals ranks him as the No. 104 overall prospect, No. 7 interior lineman, and top three in Alabama’s 2027 class. Brown’s schedule includes official visits to Clemson, Georgia, and Auburn, while FSU and Florida remain on his radar without formal visits booked. The Seminoles first offered him in February, and a late June trip to Tallahassee could tip the scales.
Who knew recruiting could feel like speed‐dating for 6-foot-5 behemoths? FSU is desperately sliding into Brown’s DMs, but he’s ghosting them until June—classic commitment anxiety. Meanwhile, the Seminoles’ lineup of linemen is thinner than a diner’s free wi-fi, so landing Brown would be like installing warp drive on a tricycle. If he wants drama, he’ll stick FSU in his top five by tributing “OG” Wayne Fontes—because nothing says elite olineman like casual mid-90s Lions references.
Malachi Marshall Claims Seminoles’ Storied No. 1 Jersey
Junior quarterback Malachi Marshall, the JUCO D1 Offensive Player of the Year, will don Florida State’s prestigious No. 1 in 2026. He revealed his new number on Instagram, posting “Ok cool. Watch how ts shake. Real Stay down.” Marshall arrives from Iowa Western, where he threw for 2,750 yards, 33 touchdowns, and led his team to the NJCAA National Championship. Head coach Mike Norvell praised his arm talent and says Marshall will compete immediately with veterans Ashton Daniels, Dean DeNobile, and company.
Ah yes, the ol’ football folklore that New Jersey = instant legend. FSU fans are rubbing their palms together like slot-machine addicts, hoping a digit alone transmutes Marshall into a Heisman finalist. But if the jersey magically cures freshman jitters, why haven’t all university printers started issuing zeroes and glyphs? Still, strap in for the Old Number 1 soap opera—because nothing screams “contender” like a mid-summer wardrobe reveal on Instagram.
Seminoles Wrestle With Preseason Position Puzzles
Florida State’s 2026 roster battles are heating up across the line and skill positions. Offensive line coach Herb Hand juggles five new starters as the unit searches for cohesion, redshirt junior Andre’ Otto leading the interior front. On defense, cornerback Ja’Bril Rawls and transfer Nehemiah Chandler vie for outside coverage, while edge rushers like Rylan Kennedy, Jalen Anderson, and Deamontae Diggs aim to pressure the quarterback. At receiver, Duce Robinson returns as the clear No. 1, but the pecking order behind him remains unsettled among Jasen Lopez, Devin Carter, EJ White, and Darryon Williams.
Welcome to FSU’s version of Survivor: Fall Camp. Every unit has more auditions than a C-level Broadway cast, and the second-year coaches are scrambling like DIY furniture assemblers without instructions. Will Otto anchor the trenches, or will the OL resemble wet spaghetti? Can any cornerback tackle without auditioning for Cirque du Soleil? And don’t even get us started on receiver No. 3—it’s like musical chairs, except the person left standing runs 4.3 40s and catches everything except sleep. Tune in when Week 1 drops, pop some popcorn, and pray someone figures it out.
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