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TGIF Seminole!

1️⃣ 🧠 Academic Excellence
Tyler Weaver earns All-District honors after a breakout season that included a U.S. Open appearance.

2️⃣ 🚨 QB Watch: Jaden O’Neal Decommits
FSU’s top QB target just reopened his recruitment — and the Noles are leading the charge.

3️⃣ 🇬🇧 London Lineman Offered by FSU
Massive 345-pound NFL Academy prospect Luke Francis gets the nod after Big Man Camp.

4️⃣ 🧬 Legacy DB Visit: Jay Timmons
Son of FSU legend Lawrence Timmons is in Tallahassee this weekend — and a flip may be brewing.

5️⃣ 🎯 Final Official Visit Weekend Begins
Double-digit prospects arrive, with key decisions looming at linebacker, tight end, and offensive line.

This weekend could be a turning point for the 2026 class — and it’s all playing out in real time.

👇 Let’s break it down.

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📚 Tyler Weaver Named Academic All-District for At-Large Sports 📚

Florida State men’s golfer Tyler Weaver has added another impressive honor to his breakout 2024–25 season — earning a spot on the CSC Academic All-District Team for at-large sports. The sophomore from England becomes the latest Seminole to shine both on the course and in the classroom.

🧠 Academic Standards:
• Sport management major with 3.5+ GPA
• Eligible for CSC Academic All-America honors (to be announced July 9)

⛳ On the Course:
• 6 Top-10 finishes in 2024–25
• Winner of the 2025 Cabo Collegiate (career-low round of 66)
• Runner-up at the 2025 ACC Championship
• 2–1 in match play during the postseason
• All-ACC honoree and All-America Honorable Mention (Golfweek, GCAA)

🇺🇸 Major Moment:
• Qualified for the 125th U.S. Open
→ Finished +9, placing 4th among all amateur competitors

🔑 Bottom Line:
Weaver’s stellar season puts him among the elite in both golf and academics — and with two years left in Tallahassee, his upward trajectory is just getting started.

👉 Full list of CSC At-Large honorees and All-America voting timeline here.

🚨 4⭐ QB Jaden O’Neal Decommits from Oklahoma — FSU Trending 🚨

Florida State’s quarterback board just got a lot more intriguing — and promising. On Thursday night, Mustang (OK) four-star QB Jaden O’Neal officially decommitted from Oklahoma, less than 48 hours after wrapping up his official visit to Tallahassee.

• O’Neal is FSU’s top QB target in the 2026 class
• He visited Florida State this week, praising Tony Tokarz and Gus Malzahn’s offense
• 247Sports Crystal Ball picks now favor the Seminoles

📊 Rankings Snapshot:
• No. 205 overall prospect | No. 14 QB in the 2026 class (247 Composite)
• 2023 stats: 3,040 yards | 28 TDs | 4 INTs | 61% completion rate

🎯 Scouting Report (via 247’s Greg Biggins):
• One of the most accurate deep-ball throwers out West
• Prototype mechanics and quick release
• Strong pocket passer with improving mobility
• “High ceiling… can play for any Power 4 program”

🛤️ Recruitment Rundown:
• Only other OV: Arizona (late May)
• Was slated to return to Oklahoma before backing off commitment
• Previously visited FSU in April; camped in June 2024
• Decision timeline unclear — but not expected to drag out

🔑 Bottom Line:
O’Neal’s decommitment could be the final domino. With his visit still fresh and FSU now leading in the buzz, the path is clear for Mike Norvell and company to land their 2026 QB1.

👉 Read full scouting breakdown and visit reaction here.

🇬🇧 2026 Lineman Luke Francis Offered by FSU After Big Man Camp 🇬🇧

FSU’s latest offer went international this week — literally. Luke Francis, a 6’4.5”, 345-pound lineman from South London by way of the NFL Academy, camped at Florida State on Wednesday and left with an official offer from the Seminoles as an offensive lineman.

🛠️ Two-Way Talent:
• Worked at DL with Terrance Knighton, then flipped to OL with Herb Hand during camp
• Head coach Mike Norvell observed throughout and delivered the offer post-camp
• Francis previously visited FSU for a game in Nov. 2024 — one of his first college football experiences

🗣️ Francis on FSU:
• “It means the world… I know I can go to a program as prestige[d] as Florida State and get my work in.”
• “The standard is the standard… it only goes up.”
• “Coach Hand reminds me of my old NFL Academy OL coach — they train the same. Like-minded individuals.”

🔍 What’s Next:
• Plans to take an official visit to FSU — potentially as soon as this weekend
• Has also visited Florida, Maryland, Texas, and more
• Offers so far: FSU, Georgia State, Syracuse

📌 Background:
• Part of the 2026 class
• Will play senior year at Coral Gables High in South Florida
• Not yet ranked by 247Sports or the Composite

🔑 Bottom Line:
Francis brings elite size, raw upside, and the kind of mentality FSU covets in the trenches — and after impressing at Big Man Camp, he now has the offer to match. With a return visit potentially imminent, he’s one to monitor closely.

👉 Full quotes and visit breakdown available here.

🧬 4⭐ Legacy DB Jay Timmons Set for FSU Official Visit 🧬

Florida State is gearing up to host a big-name legacy this weekend — four-star Indiana commit Jay Timmons will be in Tallahassee for an official visit, and momentum is swinging in the Seminoles’ favor.

🏹 Bloodlines:
• Son of FSU legend Lawrence Timmons — 1st-round NFL Draft pick in 2007
• Has visited FSU four times and calls it a lifelong dream destination

📈 Where It Stands:
• Currently committed to Indiana, but insiders have logged a Crystal Ball for a flip to FSU
• FSU staff (Cooper, Surtain Sr., and DC Tony White) has gone all-in since offering June 1

🎤 Timmons on FSU:
• “This has been a dream since I was a kid… Indiana is home right now, but we’ll see what happens.”

📊 Junior Season Recap:
• 42 tackles | 10 PBUs | 4 INTs | 3 FFs (Defense)
• 40 catches | 755 yards | 8 TDs (Offense)

🔍 Recruiting Snapshot:
• 4⭐ CB | No. 23 CB nationally | No. 9 overall in Pennsylvania | '90' rating (247Sports Composite)

🔑 Bottom Line:
Legacy ties, elite versatility, and clear interest from both sides make this one of the top names to watch this weekend. If FSU can close strong during the visit, the flip from Indiana could happen sooner than later.

👉 Read more about Timmons’ visit, connections, and impact potential here.

🎯 Massive Official Visit Weekend Underway at FSU 🎯

Florida State is hosting a double-digit slate of official visitors this weekend — a mix of committed prospects and top-tier targets that could shape the future of the 2026 class. Here’s your breakdown of the names to know and where things stand:

💥 Headliners:
• 5⭐ LB Xavier Griffin (No. 8 overall): Final OV before June 29 decision; Alabama leads, but FSU still swinging.
• 4⭐ DB Jay Timmons (Indiana commit, FSU legacy): Momentum trending hard toward FSU; Crystal Ball flip watch.
• 4⭐ TE Heze Kent: Miami leads; FSU gets last shot before July 12 commitment.

🔒 Committed Visitors:
• 4⭐ RB Amari Thomas: South Carolina flirtation, but this is his 7th FSU visit since March 2024.
• 4⭐ WR Efrem White: Recently visited NC State and Notre Dame; FSU working to hold firm.
• 3⭐ OL Xavier Payne: Has taken OVs to Colorado and Syracuse but was FSU’s first OL commit.

📈 Key Targets:
• OL Luke Francis: Massive London prospect (6’4”, 340) earned offer Wednesday, now taking first OV.
• OL Donel Robinson: 4⭐ interior lineman visiting FSU for the first time; recently saw Baylor.
• OL Ben Mubenga: 3⭐ OT; FSU working to surge past Arkansas, NC State, and Georgia Tech.
• Edge Chris Addison: 3⭐ Louisiana pass rusher; FSU in top 5 and trying to pull even with UCLA, MSU.
• LB Karon Maycock (FSU commit): Took OVs to Bama, Florida, Syracuse; says a ‘final decision’ is coming in July.

🔑 Bottom Line:
This weekend’s outcome could lock down FSU’s linebacker corps, bring clarity at tight end, and produce several high-impact flips. Griffin, Kent, and Timmons headline a group that could push the 2026 class to another tier.

👉 Track each visitor and their recruitment status here.

And that’s a wrap!

Recruiting Dominoes Are Falling
With Jaden O’Neal’s decommitment, a massive official visit weekend underway, and top-tier targets like Jay Timmons and Xavier Griffin in the fold, the final days of June could redefine FSU’s 2026 class. If the Noles can close strong, this could be one of the most momentum-rich stretches of the Mike Norvell era.

Stay locked in — flips, commits, and fireworks may be coming fast.
See you tomorrow, Chief.