FSU Secures Commitment from Four-Star In-State Athlete Za'Kari Johnson

Reclassifying to 2027, Johnson chose Florida State over multiple Power Five offers, a move that strengthens the Seminoles’ local recruiting momentum.

Overview

Za'Kari Johnson publicly committed to Florida State as a 2027 four-star athlete, a decision reported in coverage on Tuesday and confirmed by multiple recruiting outlets.
247Sports’ composite rankings list Johnson as the No. 349 overall recruit and the No. 21 athlete nationally, marking him among the top versatile prospects in the class.
Johnson accelerated his timeline by reclassifying from the 2028 to the 2027 cycle, a change that made his pledge immediately impactful for FSU's incoming roster plans.
The 6-foot-1, 196-pound two-way player produced significant numbers as a junior at Plantation High School and transferred to Miami Carol City for his senior year, giving FSU options on offense and defense.
Johnson is the 15th commitment in Florida State's 2027 class, a sign of recruiting momentum for the program and a development to watch as FSU rounds out the class and prepares for his planned official visit in September.