Linebacker Locks In Seminoles’ 2027 Class Amid SEC Swoon
The Florida State Seminoles have weathered multiple high-profile decommitments, from four-star DB Mekhi Williams to three-star CB DaYon Cooper. To steady the ship, three-star linebacker Olrick Johnson III publicly sealed his pledge to FSU, spurning offers from Virginia Tech, NC State, Nebraska—and even a last-ditch LSU pitch under Coach Lane Kiffin. Johnson III’s junior campaign boasted 100 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, and 12.5 sacks, highlighting his disruptive potential. His commitment strengthens a linebacker group that now features Gernard Albright and CJ Ohuabunwa, lifting FSU’s 2027 class ranking to No. 55 nationally and signaling a defensive-focused wave of recruits.
FSU fans, rejoice—your linebacker unit is now so bolted down it makes Fort Knox look like an open house. Rumor has it Johnson III will not only chase down running backs but also patrol campus dining halls for rogue chicken nuggets. LSU’s shiny uniform sales pitch couldn’t out-charm the Seminoles’ unofficial motto: If you commit, you actually show up. With Olrick on board, coaches can finally sleep without nightmares of decommits haunting their dreams. Next challenge: convincing the offensive line that holding the fort doesn’t involve literal fort-building drills.
Meet the Four Seminoles Carrying 2026’s Weight
The Florida State Seminoles enter 2026 hinging on four key players: QB Ashton Daniels must rebound from back-to-back off campaigns after stints at Stanford and Auburn; edge rusher Mandrell Desir carries the pressure to build on an All-ACC freshman season alongside twin Darryll, who must turn potential into sacks; and tight end Landen Thomas is poised to exploit mismatches in a thin receiving corps. Their performances will determine if FSU misses another bowl or reclaims its spot atop the ACC.
Breaking News: Four men walk into a season marked by existential dread and questionable tacos at Doak Campbell Stadium concession stands. First, Daniels must remember how to throw more touchdowns than interceptions—no pressure, bud. Then come the Desir twins, whose parents reportedly threaten them with yardwork if they don’t crack double-digit sacks. Meanwhile, Thomas stands ready to silence critics with highlight-reel grabs while dodging the ever-watchful eyes of play-caller Mike Norvell. If these gladiators stumble, Tallahassee might erupt—though probably in group texts. Buckle up, Garnet and Gold faithful: it’s a pressure cooker, and these four are the potatoes.
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