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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Saturday, Seminole!

The ‘Noles are turning up the heat — on the diamond, on the recruiting trail, and in the transfer portal.

🔥 FSU Baseball picked up another arm with a high-upside lefty from Barry University.
🛡️ 5⭐ LB Xavier Griffin heads to Tallahassee for one final pitch before his decision.
🏆 Lodise, Arnold & Bailey racked up even more All-America honors — including the National Player of the Year.
🚨 FSU’s final official visit weekend is underway with five key names to watch (including a legacy DB and a crucial RB commit).
🥍 Women’s Lacrosse just added 14 D-I transfers to cement its inaugural roster.
🔒 And FSU’s coaches are looking to flip blue-chip targets and lock down current pledges during this recruiting stretch.

Big decisions are coming — and the ‘Noles are doing everything they can to finish June with momentum.

👇 Let’s get into it.

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🔥 FSU Baseball Adds DII Lefty Kevin Mebil from Portal 🔥

Florida State baseball landed its third transfer portal addition of the offseason — left-handed pitcher Kevin Mebil, a standout freshman from Barry University.

🧢 Player Profile:
• 6’0”, 180 lbs | LHP | West Palm Beach, FL (Forest Hill HS)
• 2024 Stats (Barry University):
→ 2.04 ERA in 35.1 IP
→ 42 K, 23 BB, .211 BAA, 1 HR allowed
→ Team-high 21 appearances (20 relief)
→ 93.4 MPH avg fastball (tops at 94.4)

📈 Scouting Snapshot:
Mebil finished the year with six straight scoreless outings and brings high-velocity, late-inning experience to the Seminoles' bullpen.

🤝 Portal Class So Far:
• INF Eli Putnam (Davidson)
• LHP Trey Beard (FAU)
• LHP Kevin Mebil (Barry)

🔑 Bottom Line:
With strikeout stuff, in-state roots, and a rising fastball, Mebil is another strong piece for Link Jarrett’s reloaded 2025 bullpen.

👉 Full scouting report and portal commitment timeline here.

🛡️ 5⭐ LB Xavier Griffin Set for Final Official Visit to FSU 🛡️ 

Florida State will get one last shot at flipping five-star linebacker Xavier Griffin — and this weekend’s official visit could be the Seminoles’ final pitch before his June 29 decision.

📍 Recruitment Rundown:
• Former USC commit, now heavily courted by Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, and FSU
• On3 Crystal Ball favors Alabama, but FSU has deep ties:
→ Mike Norvell has recruited Griffin since freshman year
→ LB coach John Papuchis has built strong rapport over multiple visits

🗣️ Griffin on FSU:
• “Coach Norvell has been the same man through it all — even the 2–10 season.”
• “I’m looking for that home feeling… and a bond with the players.”

🔍 This Weekend’s Goals:
• Learn more about FSU’s revamped defensive scheme
• Gauge team chemistry and energy heading into the 2025 season
• See if Tallahassee feels like home

📊 Rankings Snapshot:
• No. 2 LB nationally | No. 3 in Georgia | No. 27 overall (On3 Industry Ranking)
• 6’3”, 205 lbs | Gainesville (Ga.) standout

🔑 Bottom Line:
Florida State has history, trust, and this final impression on its side. But with Alabama trending, it’ll take a near-perfect weekend to pull off the flip.

👉 Read more about Griffin’s visit goals and commitment outlook here.

🏆 Lodise, Arnold & Bailey Named Baseball America All-Americans 🏆

Florida State baseball’s standout trio of Alex Lodise, Jamie Arnold, and Myles Bailey earned more national recognition this week — each receiving All-America honors from Baseball America. The awards cement their status as three of the most decorated Seminoles in recent program history.

🎖 Award Breakdown:
• Alex Lodise – First Team All-American
• Jamie Arnold – Second Team All-American
• Myles Bailey – Freshman First Team All-American

⚾ Lodise’s Legendary Season:
• Dick Howser Trophy winner (National Player of the Year)
• ACC Player of the Year & Defensive Player of the Year
• .394 AVG | 17 HR | 68 RBI | .705 SLG | .977 fielding %
• First-ever player to complete a cycle with a walk-off grand slam
• 95 hits (No. 9 nationally) | 31 multi-hit games

🔥 Arnold on the Mound:
• 8–2 | 2.98 ERA | 119 Ks | .208 BAA
• 10th in nation in strikeouts | 17th in Ks per 9 innings
• 5-time All-American in 2024–25 | All-ACC & All-Region honors
• Golden Spikes & Dick Howser Trophy semifinalist

💪 Bailey’s Freshman Impact:
• 19 HR (No. 2 in ACC) | .327 AVG | 56 RBI | .663 SLG
• Started 56 games at 1B | .990 fielding %
• ACC All-Freshman, ACC All-Tournament & Tallahassee Regional Team
• Invited to 2025 USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp

🔑 Bottom Line:
With national awards stacking up and postseason runs to match, Lodise, Arnold, and Bailey defined FSU’s resurgence in 2025 — and their legacies are still being written.

👉 Full stat breakdown and postseason accolades here.

🚨 FSU Hosts Final Official Visit Weekend — 5 Key Recruits to Watch 🚨

Florida State is rolling out the red carpet for its final official visit weekend of the summer — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With 11 prospects on campus, here are the five most pivotal names that could define the close of the June recruiting cycle:

🥇 5⭐ LB Xavier Griffin (Gainesville, GA)
• The crown jewel of the weekend
• Alabama is the leader, with Texas still in the mix
• Griffin continues to give FSU a shot due to long-standing ties with Norvell and Papuchis
→ A commitment here would instantly elevate FSU’s defensive class

🥈 3⭐ Edge Chris Addison (Winnsboro, LA)
• Crucial visit given the thinning Edge board
• FSU’s summer DL haul has been strong — but mostly interior
• Addison offers burst and versatility off the edge, a position of need

🥉 3⭐ RB Amari Thomas (FSU Commit, Blountstown, FL)
• Still committed — but South Carolina is pushing hard
• Showed up to FSU’s 7-on-7 camp wearing Gamecock gloves 👀
• With top RB targets trending elsewhere, keeping Thomas is critical

🏗 3⭐ OT Ben Mubenga (Buford, GA)
• OT depth is becoming a concern after missing on top targets
• Arkansas, NC State, and GT are all in pursuit
• Herb Hand is prioritizing Mubenga to rebuild momentum in the trenches

🧬 4⭐ DB Jay Timmons (Indiana Commit / FSU Legacy)
• FSU is trending after Norvell offered him post-camp
• The son of former Nole great Lawrence Timmons
• Would be FSU’s first blue-chip DB commit in the class

🔑 Bottom Line:
This weekend is a make-or-break moment for several positions. Whether it's flipping a legacy, closing the gap on a five-star, or holding onto key pledges — FSU has a lot riding on how things unfold in Tallahassee.

👉 Full visit list and live updates on who's trending here.

🥍 FSU Lacrosse Adds 14 D-I Transfers to Build Inaugural Roster 🥍

Florida State women’s lacrosse just took another massive step toward spring 2026 competition — welcoming 14 new transfer student-athletes to campus for the second summer session. The group joins 5 mid-year transfers and 14 high school signees in building what head coach Sara Tisdale calls a “player-led culture” from day one.

🌟 Roster Breakdown:
• 14 D-I transfers from schools like Syracuse, Maryland, Notre Dame, and San Diego State
• 4 players from ACC programs, 5 from the Big Ten
• Many bring NCAA Tournament and Power 5 experience

🗣 Coach Tisdale:

🎓 Off the Field:
• Nearly all transfers were Dean’s List honorees
• Multiple players pursuing master’s degrees at FSU
• National Honor Society members, Academic All-Americans, and NCAA Academic Honor Roll recipients

🏹 Key Additions:
• Catrina Tobin (UMass) – 52-game goalie, 302 saves
• Superia Clark (Syracuse) – 46 games started in ACC play
• Meg Kenny (Maryland) – 2x USA Lax All-American
• Faith Wooters (Syracuse) – Texas state champion, Adrenaline All-American
• Sienna Cassella (Rutgers) – USA Today National Top 50 HS pick

🔑 Bottom Line:
With seasoned talent and elite academic résumés, FSU’s inaugural roster is shaping up to be ACC-ready — and this transfer class brings instant experience, leadership, and hunger to compete.

👉 Full roster and transfer bios available here.

🔒 FSU Aims to Lock in Commits & Swing Big on Final Visit Weekend 🔒

The final recruiting weekend of the summer is here, and Florida State isn’t just playing defense — they’re hunting flips and finishing strong. From reinforcing commitments to making a late run at blue-chip targets, here’s what’s at stake:

📌 Solidifying the Class
FSU is hosting several key committed prospects — and they’re not taking any of them for granted.
• 4⭐ WR Efrem White → Notre Dame is circling, but FSU is confident
• 4⭐ LB Karon Maycock → Florida is a major threat here; this visit is pivotal
• 4⭐ RB Amari Thomas → South Carolina has applied pressure, but FSU is expected to hold
• 3⭐ OT Xavier Payne → Has visited Colorado and Syracuse but remains solid — for now

👀 5⭐ LB Xavier Griffin Still in Play
FSU is working to flip the script on a top-30 national recruit. Griffin is high on Alabama and Texas, but long-standing ties with Norvell and Papuchis give FSU a puncher’s chance.
• Key selling points: early playing time, NIL potential, and program culture
• Griffin will likely weigh this visit heavily before his June 29 decision

🎯 Names to Watch for a Surprise Flip
Could FSU pull off another late-cycle splash? These names are gaining heat:
• 4⭐ TE Heze Kent → FSU has history, but Florida, Texas, and Miami are all lurking
• 3⭐ OL Donel Robinson → Underrated trench target who fits Malzahn’s run-heavy scheme
• 3⭐ OL Luke Francis (UK) → Blew up at Big Man Camp; FSU could shut this one down early
• 3⭐ DE Chris Addison → Late add to the visitor list with real upside off the edge
• 4⭐ DB Jay Timmons (Indiana commit) → FSU legacy and now a real flip candidate

🔑 Bottom Line:
Florida State is juggling hold-the-line efforts and major recruiting swings. If even half of these visitors leave locked in — or flipped — the Seminoles could reshape their 2026 class trajectory in one weekend.

👉 Full analysis of visitor priorities and who's trending here.

And that’s a wrap!

That’s all for today’s edition — but the weekend is just getting started in Tallahassee.
From five-stars on campus to portal pickups and All-American nods, Florida State’s footprint across college sports continues to grow.

Next week, we’ll start to learn which official visits turned into commitments. Until tomorrow…

Stay locked in. Stay dialed. And as always — Go Noles. 🍢 🏹