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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Tuesday, Seminole!

The Seminoles closed out June with a recruiting flurry — and the fireworks might not be over yet. Here’s what we’ve got lined up today:

Scholars on the Scorecard – Four FSU women’s golfers earned WGCA All-American academic honors, led by standout Lottie Woad and a record-tying fourth selection for Kaylah Williams.

New Arm Alert – Virginia transfer Bryson Moore is bringing elite spin and strikeout stuff to the Seminole bullpen. He’s the latest addition to FSU’s rebuilt pitching staff.

No. 1 Golfer in the Country Commits – Trey Jones lands a huge win with 2027 phenom Miles Russell, the youngest player ever to make a cut on the Korn Ferry Tour.

🏀 5⭐ Toni Bryant Locks in FSU Visit – One of the nation’s top power forwards is coming to Tallahassee in August. Can the hometown pitch sway him from UNC and Michigan?

🧨 4⭐ LB DQ Forkpa Sets Decision Date – The longtime FSU target will announce July 12. Can the ‘Noles edge out Florida in this tight race?

📈 June Recruiting Recap – Florida State finishes the month with 20 commits and the No. 11 class in the nation. Expect more movement in July.

Let’s get into it.👇

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🎓⛳ Four Seminoles Earn 2025 WGCA Scholar All-American Honors 🎓⛳

Florida State Women’s Golf continues to shine — both on the course and in the classroom. Four Seminoles — Lottie Woad, Sophia Fullbrook, Alexandra Gazzoli, and Kaylah Williams — have been named to the 2025 WGCA Scholar All-American Team, marking another year of academic dominance under Coach Amy Bond.

📚 Academic Milestones:
• Woad: 3rd straight WGCA honor (3.79 GPA, Sport Management)
• Williams: 4th career WGCA honor (3.75 GPA, Psychology) — ties FSU record
• Fullbrook: 3.953 GPA | President’s List (Fall + Spring)
• Gazzoli: 4.0 GPA | President’s List (Spring 2025)

📊 Team Accolades:
• 6th consecutive year with 3+ Seminoles honored
• 12 straight years with at least one WGCA Scholar
• 20 different players honored 39 times under Coach Bond

👩‍🎓 Coach Amy Bond:
• Winningest coach in FSU history (27 victories)
• Named a WGCA Scholar Athlete herself in 1998

🔑 Bottom Line:
Florida State Women’s Golf isn’t just producing champions — it’s building scholars. With a culture rooted in both excellence and education, this program continues to set the national standard.

🔥 Virginia Transfer Bryson Moore Joins FSU Pitching Staff 🔥

Florida State baseball continues to reload its bullpen via the portal — landing Virginia right-hander Bryson Moore, a rising junior with two years of eligibility and impressive upside.

📍 Player Snapshot:
• 6’3”, 215 lbs | Fairfax, VA | Gonzaga College HS
• No. 195 overall recruit (Perfect Game, 2023)
• Two seasons at UVA | 31.1 career innings

📈 By the Numbers:
• Career ERA: 2.59 | 31 Ks | .209 opponent BA
• 2024: 18.1 IP | 3.44 ERA | 1.20 WHIP | 21 Ks
• Just 3.1 IP in ACC play — no earned runs allowed

⚾ Pitch Arsenal:
• Fastball: Low-90s with solid command
• Changeup: 84–85 mph with late movement
• Curveball: Elite spin (3,000+ rpm) — a true swing-and-miss pitch

🔑 Bottom Line:
Moore hasn’t logged heavy innings yet, but his profile suggests serious untapped potential. With elite spin metrics and improving command, he could become a key bullpen piece under Link Jarrett’s development system.

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⛳ No. 1 Junior Golfer Miles Russell Commits to Florida State ⛳

Florida State men’s golf just secured a massive commitment for its future. Miles Russell — the No. 1-ranked junior in the country — announced Monday that he’ll be joining the Seminoles in the 2027 class.

📍 Who Is Miles Russell?
• Jacksonville Beach, FL native
• No. 1-ranked player in the American Junior Golf Association
• Youngest golfer ever to make a cut on the Korn Ferry Tour
• Has already played in two PGA Tour events

🏆 Recent Dominance:
• 3 wins in his last 4 AJGA starts
• Only finish outside the top spot: 7th place — in a tournament won by Charlie Woods (Tiger’s son)

🌟 What It Means:
• Trey Jones adds another elite talent to an already loaded program
• Reinforces FSU’s status as a top destination for the best young golfers in the country
• FSU now firmly in the mix for top 2027 talent — including Charlie Woods

🔑 Bottom Line:
Russell is already a proven winner with professional experience at just 16 years old. His commitment gives FSU a head start on building what could be a generational recruiting class.

🏀 5⭐ PF Toni Bryant Sets Official Visit to FSU, Talks Recruitment 🏀

Toni Bryant — a 6’10” athletic force out of Zephyrhills Christian Academy — is one of the nation’s top power forwards in the 2026 class. Ranked No. 13 overall, Bryant holds nearly 40 offers and just locked in five official visits, including one to Florida State.

📅 Official Visit Schedule:
• Florida State – Aug. 29
• North Carolina – Sept. 1
• Missouri – Sept. 6
• NC State – Sept. 28
• Michigan – Oct. 17

🎯 On FSU:
• “I’m excited to see what they can do this year… it’s hometown. The coaches seem like good people.”
• FSU is hoping to bounce back, and Bryant will get a close look at how they plan to turn things around

🌟 Other Schools in the Mix:
UNC – “Legendary program… proof is in the past.”
Missouri – Long-standing relationship with Coach Dennis Gates
NC State – Bond between Bryant’s coach and Will Wade is a major plus
Michigan – Attracted to their development of versatile bigs

👀 What’s Next:
• Unofficial visit completed at Arizona
• Ohio State could get a visit next — Bryant praised their consistency and interest dating back to before his national rise

🔎 Scouting Snapshot:
• High-upside athlete with elite size, movement skills, and vertical pop
• Offense still developing, but flashes of ball-handling and finishing above the rim
• Comfortable facing the basket, dangerous in transition and on lobs

🔑 Bottom Line:
Bryant is one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2026 class, and Florida State will get a crucial early look when he visits in late August. Hometown roots could be a factor — but this recruitment is shaping up to be a heavyweight battle.

🧨 4⭐ LB DQ Forkpa Sets Commitment Date — FSU in Final Four 🧨

Florida State has been in it from the jump — and now the finish line is in sight. Four-star IMG Academy linebacker DQ Forkpa has locked in his commitment date for July 12, naming a final four of Florida State, Florida, Michigan, and Miami.

📍 Player Profile:
• 6’1”, 215 lbs | IMG Academy
• 4⭐ LB | Top 300 nationally (On3 Composite)
• Known for range, instincts, and scheme versatility

🗣️ Forkpa on FSU:
• “They’ve been there since Day 1… even through my injury, they never changed up.”
• “It was an electric visit… I really bonded with the players. The scheme is built for linebackers to make plays.”

🧃 Recruitment Timeline:
• FSU was one of Forkpa’s first offers (unranked at the time)
• Took official visit to Tallahassee June 6
• Final decision set for July 12

🎯 Where Things Stand:
• Longtime FSU target with deep ties to the program
• Florida and FSU are believed to be the two strongest contenders
• Both schools impressed on visits — Forkpa has gone back and forth in recent weeks

🔑 Bottom Line:
This is a true toss-up heading into July 12. Florida State’s loyalty and relationship history could tip the scales — but the Gators have closed the gap. Forkpa would be a major addition to the 2026 linebacker group if the ‘Noles can seal it.

📊 FSU Closes June With No. 11-Ranked 2026 Class 📊

Florida State wrapped up a massive month on the recruiting trail — finishing June with 20 total commitments and a No. 11 national ranking in the 2026 class, per 247Sports Composite.

🔥 June Surge:
• 12 commitments added during the month
• Headliners:
→ 4⭐ WR Devin Carter (No. 135 overall) — flipped from Auburn
→ 4⭐ TE Xavier Tiller (No. 154 overall)
→ 4⭐ CB Jay Timmons — flipped from Indiana

📈 Rankings Rundown:
• No. 11 nationally
• No. 3 in ACC (behind Clemson at No. 7 and Miami at No. 6)

📍 Official Visit Blitz:
• 60 prospects hosted between mid-May and end of June
• More commitments expected in July as decisions roll in

🔑 Bottom Line:
June was a statement month for Mike Norvell’s staff, highlighted by blue-chip flips and a top-tier visit list. If the ‘Noles can keep up the momentum into July, a top-10 class is well within reach.

And that’s a wrap!

That’s it for today’s Chief Brief.

From WGCA honors to elite recruiting wins in golf, football, and baseball, the Seminoles are stacking momentum heading into July. Between top-100 flips, five-star visits, and commitment dates fast approaching, the next few weeks could define FSU’s 2026 class — and beyond.

As always, we’ll be here every step of the way to break it all down.

Catch you tomorrow,
—Chief

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