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Florida State Energizes 2026 Class with O’Neal Flip and Two Key Commits

Securing a quarterback flip from Oklahoma followed by two top-130 pass-catcher commitments is reviving coach Mike Norvell’s rebuild

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Overview

  • Four-star quarterback Jaden O’Neal decommitted from Oklahoma and pledged to Florida State on June 22, becoming the program’s highest-rated QB recruit since 2022.
  • Tight end Xavier Tiller, ESPN’s No. 6 at his position and No. 82 overall, selected the Seminoles over Auburn and Alabama after visits this month.
  • Wide receiver Devin Carter, ranked No. 129 nationally and son of former Seminoles running back Dexter Carter, flipped back to FSU following an official June visit.
  • O’Neal, Tiller and Carter are three of six ESPN300 prospects Florida State has secured in June as Norvell looks to rebound from a 2-10 season.
  • These commitments come after Florida State’s 2025 class lost 10 pledges after September 1, underscoring a significant turnaround in the program’s recruiting fortunes.