Four-Star RB Chooses SEC Program Over Florida State Seminoles Football
Florida State is dealing with plenty of adversity on the recruiting trail as summer creeps into Tallahassee.
The Seminoles have only landed one commitment in over three and a half months, while seeing plenty of coveted targets pledge elsewhere over that time.
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As the coaching staff looks to right the ship, the present situation isn't getting any easier to navigate.
Four-RB Chooses South Carolina Over Florida State, Others
On Friday evening, four-star running back Brayden Tyson announced his commitment to South Carolina over Florida State, Rutgers, and Purdue.
Tyson was one of the top running backs remaining on the Seminoles' recruiting board. The Gamecocks were the favorite going into the announcement after hosting Tyson for an official visit earlier this month.
BREAKING: Four-Star RB Brayden Tyson has Committed to South Carolina, he tells me for @Rivals⁰
- Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 15, 2026
The 6'1 230 RB chose the Gamecocks over Florida State, Rugters, and Purdue
"ALL GLORY TO GOD. Just the beginning Go Gamecocks "⁰⁰https://t.co/sSxXiIeIJVpic.twitter.com/A71Ul3rToX
Florida State had been pursuing Tyson for over two years. He made it to campus three times this offseason, including a trip in April. Tyson was supposed to return for an official visit, but that is no longer expected to occur.
During his junior season at Brookwood High School, Tyson recorded 163 carries for 1,292 yards and 16 touchdowns while catching 13 passes for 201 yards and another score.
Tyson rushed for 100+ yards in seven games, including a season-high 19 carries for 210 yards and four touchdowns in a 45-27 victory against Peachtree Ridge High School on October 17.
The 6-foot-0, 230-pound running back is regarded as the No. 357 overall prospect, the No. 23 ATH, and the No. 38 recruit in Georgia in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.
Outside of Phillips, Florida State is monitoring targets such as four-star Gary Walker, four-star Jayden Miles, three-star Tai Phillips, three-star Asa Barnes, three-star Kelsey Gerald, and three-star Marquis Fennell.
Information On Florida State's 2027 Class
Florida State holds six verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 45 in the country.
Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?
Three-Star TE Connor Winn
Three-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro
Four-Star LB Gregory Batson
Four-Star DB Mekhi Williams
Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman
Three-Star DB DaYon Cooper
Who Does Florida State Have At Running Back For The 2026 Season?
Tre Wisner, Senior
Samuel Singleton Jr., Redshirt Junior
Gemari Sands, Redshirt Junior
Zay Parks, Redshirt Sophomore
Ousmane Kromah, Sophomore
Amari Thomas, Freshman
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This story was originally published May 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM.