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He was considered one of the very best linebackers in the country when he signed with Florida State out of Tavares High School. And from the sounds

Florida State freshman LB Izayia Williams speaks with the media Wednesday. 

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Despite missing spring drills, heralded freshman Izayia Williams looks to crack FSU LB rotation

The 2026 cycle is delivering another crop of ready-made linebackers poised to make an immediate impact at the college level.   Of the top 100 overall

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Where the top linebacker recruits in the 2026 class signed

With one key contributor entering the transfer portal and two others graduating, Florida State will be looking to bolster its linebacker position

Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Robby Ashford (2) runs the ball past Florida State Seminoles linebacker Blake Nichelson (20) during the first quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. (Melina Myers-Imagn Images)

Portal Priorities: FSU must replenish depleted linebacker corps

The state of Florida remains a factory for blue-chip high school football talent.   In the 2026 cycle, there are 52 four or five-star prospects from

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Where the top 2026 Florida recruits signed this cycle

Of all the positions Florida State addressed with its 2026 signing class, the one that might have brought the greatest excitement to head coach Mike

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'They're runners, they're hitters' ... FSU coaches fired up for linebacker class

Florida State’s football future is in a state of limbo as we wait for Mike Norvell to make more staff changes following the firing of defensive backs

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FSU Signing Day Recap: 'War Path' podcast breaks down early signing period

The recruitment of Izayia Williams, one of the most winding in recent memory, officially ended on Wednesday with the elite linebacker signing to

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Elite linebacker Izayia Williams makes it official, signs with Florida State

Florida and Florida State will meet on Saturday to close out a season that fell short of expectations on both sides. The Gators enter the game

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Florida’s best 2026 recruiting win over FSU — and FSU's best win over Florida

Throughout his topsy-turvy recruitment, Leesburg (Fla.) Tavares four-star linebacker Izayia Williams has remained an elite prospect in the 2026

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Rivals' No. 1 LB Izayia Williams reaffirms commitment to Florida State

It hasn't been a pretty season with FSU sitting at 4-5 overall and 1-5 in the ACC. However, the Seminoles will look to get some positive momentum

Georgia Military College freshman edge rusher Josh Warren Jr. was offered by NC State on Oct. 3.

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Pick Six: FSU hosts 6 official visitors for final home game of 2025 season

Florida and Ole Miss don’t face off on the field very often, but the two programs have crossed paths plenty on the recruiting trail. With both

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Florida’s best 2026 recruiting win over Ole Miss - and Ole Miss' best win over Florida

Gadsden County safety Daylen Green has long made it clear that FSU has been his favorite school since he was a child. It was true before he committed

Daylen Green at Florida State camp (Matt LaSerre:Warchant)

Daylen Green at Florida State camp (Matt LaSerre/Warchant)

Two FSU targets set up official visits for final home games

With the Early Signing Period starting on December 3, the timing of the Florida Gators' next head coaching hire will be critical in shaping what’s

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Blake's Take: The next Florida Gators' coach should look at these 2026 recruits once hired

Florida fired Billy Napier last week and the program is already linked to high-profile coaches like Lane Kiffin. The coaching change immediately puts

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Corey’s Take: If Florida flips 2–3 recruits late, who could they be?

With only seven weeks to go until National Signing Day, Rivals is looking at the top players across each position group and where they're committed

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Top linebacker recruits in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking

After the 2-10 debacle of last season, Florida State looked like it had turned the corner and the Seminoles were back to their expected place among

Florida State coach Mike Norvell walks off the field following the Seminoles' 34-31 loss to Pitt on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium. (Melina Myers/Imagn Images)

Most Florida State commits still locked in following recent struggles

Ole Miss has hovered around the No. 20 spot in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings for the entire Lane Kiffin era. That's tracking once

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Ole Miss Football Recruiting: Rebels have another Top-25 class this cycle

The ACC landscape continues to change as Miami, Florida State and Clemson look to stay atop the elite tier in the conference.   Those three schools

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Top ACC commits in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking

Throughout the entire recruiting class there could be even more but here is a look at 12 of the highest-profile prospects in the 2026 recruiting

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Indecision 2026: The top prospects with multiple de-commitments

It’s another exciting weekend on the recruiting trail as top prospects in the country scatter to take in some of the most pivotal games in week six.

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Weekend Visit Preview: Florida State, Ohio State, Michigan host flip targets; Aggies push for No. 1 class

Florida State will host one of the nation’s bigger recruiting weekends on Saturday as the 18th-ranked Seminoles welcome No. 3 Miami to Tallahassee.

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Florida State recruiting buzz and intel heading into huge weekend against Miami

With the 2025 season in full swing, which will give the staff several opportunities to host prospects, Gators Online is back to take a look at

Sept. 27: Florida Gators' 10 most wanted 2026 recruits

Recruiting in the ACC continues to revolve around the big three of Miami, Florida State and Clemson. The evolving conference continues to see others

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Ranking every ACC team's recruiting class by blue-chip percentage

With nearly all of the nation's top linebackers committed heading into the fall, Rivals looks at which schools have secured those commitments.   Of

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Top committed linebackers in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking

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Izayia Williams is a hyper-athletic linebacker who reminds us of Ryan Shazier, from a size and athleticism standpoint. 

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