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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Monday, Seminole!

This weekend was all about official visits — and the Seminoles came out swinging. From locking down long-time commits to gaining ground on elite flip candidates, FSU made serious moves across the board. Here's what you need to know:

💥 4⭐ DT Tico Crittendon Surges Toward FSU 💥
After just one visit to Tallahassee, the Georgia product now looks like a strong lean — with Warchant insiders logging an RPM pick for the Noles ahead of his July 4th decision.

🎯 4⭐ WR + PG Jasen Lopez Eyes Dual-Sport Stardom at FSU 🎯
Lopez came away impressed with both the football and basketball programs, praising Norvell and Loucks’ unified pitch. FSU looks to be in contention for one of the nation’s top two-sport athletes.

🤫 4⭐ TE Xavier Tiller Teases “Shock” Commitment After Visit 🤫
A former Texas A&M commit, Tiller raved about FSU’s culture and coaching staff — and hinted that a decision is coming soon. Is FSU sitting in pole position?

🔒️ 4⭐ WR Darryon Williams Shuts It All Down 🔒️
After flirting with Florida, Williams is officially locked in with FSU and is now actively recruiting others to join him in Tallahassee.

🛡️ Crystal Ball In: FSU Trending for 3⭐ LB Noah LaVallee 🛡️
Following a strong visit and time with his older brother (current ‘Nole Caleb LaVallee), FSU earned a prediction to land the versatile linebacker.

🎯 FSU Gains Ground on 4⭐ CB CJ Bronaugh 🎯
Currently committed to Nebraska, Bronaugh says FSU is now “high on the board” after a visit that exceeded expectations.

Let’s break down all the momentum below 👇

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💥 4⭐ DT Tico Crittendon Locks In on FSU After First Visit 💥

Florida State made a massive impression on four-star defensive tackle Tico Crittendon — despite this being his first-ever visit to Tallahassee.

The 6’3.5”, 285-pound Georgia product raved about the Seminoles’ culture, D-line brotherhood, and the straight-shooting approach of Coach Norvell.

🧱 Why It Matters:
• No. 32 DT nationally, No. 40 overall in Georgia (On3 Composite)
• Already visited UGA and Texas Tech; Texas is next
• Decision date: July 4
• Warchant insiders logged a Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM) pick for FSU after this weekend’s visit

🗣️ What Stood Out:
• “It’s some real brotherhood stuff. I remember talking to some of the guys that play my position, and I think that’s the tightest group here.”
• “Coach Norvell told me, ‘Don’t come here if you don’t want to work.’”
• “Coach Knighton and Coach Odell keep it real. There’s always good interaction with the players.”

📍 Hometown Fit:
Crittendon added that FSU being just three hours from home only sweetens the deal.

📈 Bottom Line:
With FSU’s culture, development track, and genuine staff vibe standing out — plus an insider RPM pick now locked in — the Noles are in prime position heading into his July 4 decision.

👉 Full quotes, visit recap, and prediction insight here.

🎯 4⭐ WR + PG Jasen Lopez Eyes Two-Sport Future at FSU 🎯

Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna standout Jasen Lopez — a four-star wide receiver and top-20 point guard nationally — just wrapped up his official visit to Tallahassee, and Florida State rolled out the two-sport red carpet.

The 5’10”, 165-pound playmaker caught 73 passes for 1,222 yards and 16 TDs last fall and is also ranked No. 17 nationally as a basketball prospect. For Lopez, the ability to play both sports is non-negotiable.

🗣️ Lopez on FSU:
• “The facilities, the people, the genuineness — I can’t complain about anything.”
• “Even if I wasn’t a football recruit, I’d be a recruit for basketball. That meant a lot to me and my family.”
• “Coach Norvell and Coach Loucks are on the same page… they’re not just talking to talk.”

🏀⚡ Why It Matters:
• No. 252 overall, No. 43 WR in 2026 football class (247 Composite)
• No. 128 overall, No. 17 PG in basketball
• FSU emphasized true two-sport opportunity, just like Charlie Ward — and like current WRs Danzy (track) and Gibson (baseball)
• Spent time with the basketball staff and players, even with Coach Loucks out of town

📍 Recruitment Status:
• Official visits so far: NC State, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, FSU
• Miami up next
• Commitment expected in July or August
• No Crystal Ball picks logged yet

🔑 Bottom Line:
FSU made a strong impression — not just as a football program, but as a true dual-sport destination. With both staffs united and a proven track record of supporting two-sport athletes, the Seminoles may have positioned themselves as the top all-around fit for one of the nation’s most versatile recruits.

👉 Read more on Lopez’s official visit and dual-sport plans here.

🤫 4⭐ TE Xavier Tiller Hints at “Shock” Commitment After FSU Visit 🤫 

Florida State got the final official visit for four-star Georgia tight end Xavier Tiller, and the ‘Noles might’ve just closed the deal. Tiller, a former Texas A&M commit, came away glowing about his fit — and teased that a decision is coming very soon.

🗣️ Tiller on FSU:
• “It’s a culture… I feel like I can win the Mackey [Award], play as a freshman and get developed by Coach Thomsen.”
• “They stand really high. Really high… Y’all are gonna be shocked.”

📈 Why It Matters:
• FSU has a track record of playing TEs early — Landen Thomas and Chase Loftin are examples
• Staff showed how Tiller could flex out, block, and play in space — versatility is a key draw
• Strong connection with TE coach Chris Thomsen — and Norvell made it personal, telling him: “I want you. You’re going to be here.”

🏁 Where It Stands:
• FSU competing with Alabama and Auburn down the stretch
• Tiller is expected to announce a decision in the coming days
• At 6’5”, 215 lbs, he’s one of the most athletic and versatile TEs in the 2025 class

🔑 Bottom Line:
FSU made their final pitch count — and based on Tiller’s reaction, it might have been a walk-off. If the Seminoles win this battle, they’ll land a tight end capable of contributing immediately.

👉 Read more about Tiller’s visit and his looming commitment here.

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🔒️ 4⭐ WR Darryon Williams Shuts Down Recruitment, Locked in with FSU 🔒️ 

Florida State just got a massive confirmation from longtime commit Darryon Williams, who is officially shutting down his recruitment after this weekend’s official visit.

💬 “This is my last stop and this is where I'm making home,” Williams said.

The four-star speedster from Tampa Plant High has been committed since April 2024, but interest from Florida and concerns about FSU’s offensive fit had raised some questions — questions that Mike Norvell and Gus Malzahn just answered loud and clear.

🔥 Why He’s Locked In:
• Felt reassured after seeing how he’d be used in FSU’s offense
• Malzahn showed him a pass-heavy scheme with a clear role: jet sweeps, reverses, deep shots, and screens
• “They would use me as the ball man – the game changer”

🤝 Loyalty Runs Both Ways:
• “Norvell never stopped pursuing me… he kept it real through the whole process”
• Williams stayed committed through FSU’s 2024 struggles — and that trust paid off

💪 Now a Lead Recruiter:
• “I might have just threatened some recruits that were upstairs. The quarterback, I told him if you don't come here, next time I see him I'm going to give him the flying elbow.”

🧠 The Rundown:
• 4⭐ ATH, ranked No. 334 overall and No. 21 ATH nationally
• Clocked a verified 4.3 40-yard dash
• Plans to enroll early in January

✋ Williams is done with visits and locked in on Tallahassee.

👉 Read more on his visit, his role in the offense, and why he’s shutting it all down here.

🛡️ Crystal Ball In: FSU Trending for 3⭐ LB Noah LaVallee 🛡️

Florida State may soon add to its linebacker room — and this one has family ties already in Tallahassee.

Noles247 entered a Crystal Ball prediction for Noah LaVallee, a three-star LB out of Walton (Ga.), following his official visit this weekend.

🔥 Why It Matters:
• Younger brother of current FSU LB Caleb LaVallee, who transferred in from UNC
• FSU was his first offer back in April 2024 — and that loyalty seems to be paying off
• “Definitely could be a future landing spot for me,” LaVallee told Noles247

🔍 Inside the Visit:
• Spent time around Caleb and other ‘Nole LBs like Justin Cryer
• DC Tony White sees him as a fit across all linebacker spots in the 3-3-5 scheme
• Just wrapped an official at FSU after seeing Ole Miss last week — the two clear finalists

📊 Recruiting Snapshot:
• 3⭐ LB | No. 131 LB nationally | ‘85’ grade from 247Sports
• Offers from: Ole Miss, UNC, Michigan State, Georgia Tech
• Decision expected by end of June

👀 FSU looks poised to land another defensive piece — and this one comes with built-in chemistry.

👉 More on LaVallee’s official visit and defensive fit here.

🎯 FSU Making Push to Flip 4⭐ CB CJ Bronaugh 🎯

Florida State hosted one of the top corners in the 2026 class over the weekend — CJ Bronaugh, a Nebraska commit — and made a big move in his recruitment.

🔥 Why It Matters:
• No. 72 overall player and No. 6 CB in the 2026 class
• Currently committed to Nebraska but FSU, Florida, and Penn State are pushing hard
• “They’re high up on the board now,” Bronaugh said after his official visit

🗣️ Inside the Visit:
• Spent extensive time with Mike Norvell, Patrick Surtain Sr., and Evan Cooper
• Praised FSU’s culture and the bond between players and coaches
• Norvell’s message: “You’re a priority… not just for football, but who you are as a person.”

📍 What’s Next:
• Final OV set for Penn State next weekend
• Will decide after that whether to stick with Nebraska or flip

👀 The ‘Noles left a strong impression — and they’re now firmly in striking distance.

👉 More on Bronaugh’s visit and what comes next here.

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap on a weekend that could shape the future of Florida State’s 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes. From defensive trench warfare to two-sport star power, the Seminoles are building a foundation that looks both deep and dynamic.

With more decisions on the horizon — and a few potential “shockers” coming soon — the next few weeks could get spicy. Buckle up, Tribe.

Until next time,
— Chief