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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Monday, Seminole!

In today’s edition…

⛽️ Another Power Arm Joins the Bullpen Florida State baseball adds Virginia transfer Bryson Moore — a high-spin curveball artist — to its growing arsenal of portal pitching.

🦵 Special Teams Reset for 2025 New names, big legs, and high expectations headline a revamped FSU special teams unit that looks to replace two All-Americans.

📈 5-Star WR Calvin Russell Closing In on Decision One of the nation’s top offensive weapons is set to commit July 5 — and FSU is one of three schools trending hard.

🧠 WR EJ White Still Committed... For Now After a great OV, White remains pledged to FSU — but his recruitment is very much open heading into the fall.

🔍 Warchant Top 40 Countdown Rolls On Freshman WR Jayvan Boggs, nickel DB Edwin Joseph, and veteran OL Adrian Medley lead the next wave of names expected to shape FSU’s 2025 season.

Let’s dive in 👇

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🔥 Virginia Transfer Bryson Moore Joins FSU Pitching Staff 🔥

Florida State baseball continues to build its bullpen through the portal, adding another talented arm with the commitment of Virginia right-hander Bryson Moore.

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

📈 Career Stats:
• 31.1 IP | 2.59 ERA | 31 Ks | .209 opponent BA
• 2024: 18.1 IP | 3.44 ERA | 1.20 WHIP | 21 Ks
• Minimal ACC action (3.1 IP) — but no earned runs allowed

🎯 Pitch Arsenal:
• Fastball: Low-90s with solid command
• Changeup: 84–85 mph with late fade
• Curveball: High-spin hammer (3,000+ rpm) — a true out pitch

🔑 Bottom Line:
Moore brings developmental upside, strike-throwing ability, and elite curveball metrics to Tallahassee. If Link Jarrett and staff can help him take the next step, he could be a sneaky weapon in the 2025 bullpen.

👉 More on Moore’s commitment and full pitch breakdown here.

🏈 Special Teams Reset: Big Legs, New Faces, and a High Bar 🏈

With the post-spring transfer portal closed and fall camp on the horizon, Florida State’s special teams unit is officially set — and it’s shaping up to be a fascinating blend of booming potential and unanswered questions.

📍 Projected Starters:
• Kicker: Jake Weinberg (RS freshman) — Huge leg, connected on a 23-yarder and 2 touchbacks in his lone 2024 outing.
• Punter: Mac Chiumento (RS junior) — 6’4” frame, huge hang time in practice, and ready to step in after 3 years backing up Mastromanno.
• Long Snapper: Mason Arnold (RS senior) — Former Ohio State starter; FSU’s lone returning special teams starter.

🔥 Backup Watch:
• Brunno Reus (freshman) — No. 1 combo punter/kicker from Kohl’s rankings. The Brazilian standout will back up both spots in Year 1.

🚀 Return Game Contenders:
• Kick Return: Jaylin Lucas (Indiana All-American), Samuel Singleton, Micahi Danzy (track star)
• Punt Return: Squirrel White, Lawayne McCoy (2024 starter), Ousmane Kromah

✅ What’s to Like:
• Elite leg strength from both Weinberg and Chiumento — each can hit 60+ yards when clean
• Stability at long snapper with Arnold
• Lucas back healthy after a 2024 injury could change the return game entirely

⚠️ What’s Uncertain:
• No experience — both Weinberg and Chiumento are first-year starters replacing All-Americans
• Can they handle the pressure and match the consistency of Fitzgerald and Mastromanno?
• FSU’s punt return game was ineffective in 2024 — needs a spark

🔑 Bottom Line:
FSU’s special teams unit will look different in 2025 — and not just because of new names. The ceiling is high thanks to raw power, but replacing two All-Americans is no easy feat. If the new-look unit can avoid big mistakes and stay consistent, the ‘Noles should be in solid shape.

👉 Full position preview and player profiles here.

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🎯 5⭐ WR Calvin Russell Sets July 5 Decision Date — FSU in Final Mix 🎯

One of the most physically gifted wideouts in the 2026 class is closing in on a commitment — and Florida State remains firmly in the hunt. Five-star WR Calvin Russell, a 6’5” playmaker from Miami Northwestern, will announce his college choice on July 5.

📍 The Finalists:
• Florida State
• Michigan
• Oregon
• Florida
• Syracuse
• Miami

📈 Trending Schools (Per Russell):
• “Florida State, Michigan, and Oregon”
• Russell added: “FSU did a great job on the OV… showing how it’s going to be a turnaround this year.”

🏀 Two-Sport Star:
• Russell is also being recruited to play basketball at the college level
• Athletic profile: 6’5”, 195 lbs with a nearly 6’10” wingspan

🧠 Scouting Snapshot (247Sports):
• No. 21 overall, No. 3 WR in the 2026 class
• “Above-the-rim” athlete with elite body control and suddenness for his size
• Former QB with raw route running but mismatch potential across the formation
• Dangerous red zone threat and multi-sport upside

🔑 Bottom Line:
Russell is one of the most unique offensive weapons in the 2026 cycle — and his July 5 decision looms large.

👉 More on Russell’s finalists and full scouting report here.

🤔 4⭐ WR EJ White Still Committed — But Decision Looms 🤔

Four-star WR Efrem “EJ” White has been committed to Florida State for 18 months — but the Vero Beach standout is keeping his recruitment open as he weighs final options heading into his senior season.

📍 Where Things Stand:
• Committed to FSU since early 2023
• Final 3: FSU, NC State, Notre Dame
• Timeline: “Might decide before or after football season”

🧪 OV Takeaways:
• White visited FSU last weekend for his final official
• Said the trip felt “like family” — hung with Kam Davis & Jaylin Lucas
• Praised WR coach Tim Harris Jr.: “Always been cool... vibe stayed the same”

🔄 Key Dynamics:
• NC State is open to White playing both ways (FSU wants him at WR)
• Notre Dame OV hasn’t been scheduled yet — could still happen
• White appreciated seeing the “non-football” side of FSU's campus: “Really nice over there”

📊 Analyst Insight:
• FSU feels it’s still out in front, but NC State is the biggest threat right now
• White’s commitment length helps the ‘Noles — but this race isn’t over
• Decision could linger into late fall depending on Notre Dame visit

🔑 Bottom Line:
White’s commitment is holding — but it’s not locked. Florida State remains in the driver’s seat, but NC State is gaining ground. This recruitment is far from finished, and it may go the distance into the fall.

👉 Full quotes, visit recap, and scouting profile here.

🎯 Warchant Top 40: Nos. 21–25 Players to Watch in 2025 🎯

Florida State’s 2025 season is fast approaching — and with over 40 new players and a pair of new coordinators, there’s plenty of mystery heading into fall camp. Warchant’s annual Top 40 countdown ranks the Seminoles expected to have the biggest impact, not just the most talent. Here's a look at players 21 through 25:

📍 No. 25 — WR Jayvan Boggs (Freshman)
• Historic HS production: 99 rec | 2,133 yds | 24 TDs as a senior
• Turned heads all spring with route-running and consistency
• Could crack the rotation early with veteran WRs recovering from injuries

📍 No. 24 — DB Edwin Joseph (RS Sophomore)
• Impact in flashes: INT vs. Cal, sack vs. Miami, FG block vs. Clemson
• Likely starter at nickel corner in Tony White’s defense
• Missed most of spring but expected to start Week 1

📍 No. 23 — CB Quindarrius Jones (Junior)
• Backup the last two seasons, now battling for starting job
• 3 PBUs and 13 tackles in 2024
• Competing with Houston transfer Jeremiah Wilson, Ja’Bril Rawls and more

📍 No. 22 — RB/KR Jaylin Lucas (RS Sophomore)
• Missed 2024 due to injury after explosive 52-yard game vs. BC
• Former All-American kick returner at Indiana
• Electric weapon in Malzahn’s offense — even with limited touches

📍 No. 21 — OL Adrian Medley (RS Senior)
• 19 career starts under Herb Hand and Gus Malzahn at UCF
• One of the most experienced players on the team
• Inside track to start at guard — already fluent in the new system

🔑 Bottom Line:
From electric freshmen like Boggs to seasoned vets like Medley, these five players will play a crucial role in whether the Seminoles bounce back from a disappointing 2024. Joseph and Jones offer breakout potential on defense, while Lucas adds needed juice on special teams and offense.

👉 Full Top 40 list and upcoming breakdowns here.

And that’s a wrap!

That’s a wrap for today’s edition — from curveballs to kickoff returns to five-star wideouts on the verge, FSU’s summer storylines are heating up. Bryson Moore adds another wrinkle to Link Jarrett’s bullpen plans, while the return game gets a reboot behind Jaylin Lucas’ speed and Mac Chiumento’s booming punts.

On the recruiting front, keep your eyes on July 5 as Calvin Russell's decision could reshape the 2026 class — and don’t forget, EJ White’s saga isn’t over just yet.

Fall camp can't come soon enough.

Until next time — stay sharp, stay tuned, and Go Noles 🍢