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All-Americans, ACC Schedules, and Official Visits — June Is Here

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May 29, 2025

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🏹 Welcome to The Chief Brief! 🏹

Happy Thursday, Seminole!

All-Americans, official visitors, and a rising hoops star headline today’s loaded edition.

⛳ Luke Clanton Adds More Hardware
The FSU golf star is now a two-time First-Team All-American and the Ben Hogan Award winner — and he’s not done yet.

🥎 Torres & Harp Make History
Two of the most dominant bats in program history just racked up major national honors after rewriting the record books.

🏐 Volleyball Adds Power from the Desert
Arizona standout Payton Whalen is Tallahassee-bound after a 1,500-kill career and perfect grades.

🏀 FSU Hoops ACC Schedule Revealed
Miami and SMU headline a newly trimmed 18-game conference slate.

🛡️ Top EDGE Charles Sets FSU Visit for Bama Showdown
The nation’s No. 15 EDGE prospect is coming to town for the biggest opener in years.

🧱 DT Tico Crittendon Books His FSU Official
The 300-pound Georgia lineman flipped his Texas visit to Tallahassee — and joins a stacked visitor weekend.

🏀 2026 4⭐ Forward Collin Paul: “FSU is one of my favorites”
A top-75 recruit loves Coach Loucks’ NBA ties and says the Noles are a serious contender.

🧱 4⭐ DB Chuck Kennon Sets Commitment Date
FSU has been the most consistent presence in this in-state battle, and July 6 is decision day.

🚨 FSU’s First Official Visit Weekend — Ranked by Importance
From flip targets to must-get linemen, here’s who matters most as June’s recruiting rush begins.

Let’s get into it. 👇

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⛳ Luke Clanton Named First-Team PING All-American, Wins Ben Hogan Award ⛳

Add another chapter to the legend of Luke.

Florida State junior Luke Clanton was named a First-Team PING All-American for 2025, becoming just the second two-time First Teamer in program history alongside John Pak. He also captured the prestigious Ben Hogan Award, given to the top collegiate golfer across all divisions.

🏌️‍♂️ Season Highlights:
• Led FSU to four team victories, winning individually in each
• Set the NCAA Regional course record (-15) at Seminole Legacy
• Stroke avg: 69.50 (3rd-best in school history)
• 3x All-American (2023 HM, 2024–25 1st Team)

🔜 What’s Next:
Clanton will tee it up at the RBC Canadian Open (June 5–8) at TPC Toronto.

🥎 Torres, Harp Named NFCA All-Americans After Record-Shattering Season 🥎

The awards keep rolling in for Florida State Softball.

On Wednesday, Isa Torres was named a First Team NFCA All-American, and Kennedy Harp earned Second Team honors, marking the 7th time in 9 years FSU has had multiple players named All-Americans.

🌟 Season Superlatives:
• Torres: .436 AVG (FSU record), 95 hits, 70 runs, 9 HRs, 45 RBI
• Harp: .412 AVG, 10 HRs, 49 RBI, 10 triples (1 shy of FSU record), .765 SLG
• FSU set team records in batting average (.346) and ranked top-4 in HRs, runs, and hits

📊 Legacy Milestones:
• 59 total All-America honors in program history
• 26 earned under Head Coach Lonni Alameda

Torres becomes a consensus First-Team All-American (NFCA, D1Softball, Softball America), while Harp cements her breakout season with elite national recognition.

🏐 FSU Volleyball Signs Arizona Standout Payton Whalen 🏐

The Seminoles have added another weapon to the net.

FSU Volleyball head coach Chris Poole announced the signing of Payton Whalen, a 6'1" outside/opposite hitter from Peoria, Arizona. A four-year captain at Centennial High School, Whalen racked up over 1,500 kills and earned First Team All-Region honors all four years.

📚 Off the court, she was named an AP Scholar and AP Capstone candidate, and she plans to study exercise physiology at Florida State.

With power, leadership, and academic chops, Whalen brings a full-package profile to Tallahassee.

🏀 FSU Hoops to Face Miami & SMU Twice in New 18-Game ACC Slate 🏀

The ACC has trimmed its basketball schedule back to 18 conference games for 2025–26 — and FSU’s dance card is officially set.

📍 Key Matchups:
• Primary partner: Miami (home & away)
• Variable partner: SMU (home & away)
• Home-only: Boston College, California, Duke, NC State, Stanford, Virginia, Wake Forest
• Road-only: Clemson, Georgia Tech, UNC, Notre Dame, Pitt, Syracuse, Virginia Tech

The full dates, times, and TV slots will be released this September. Expect FSU–Miami to be 🔥.

🛡️ Four-Star EDGE Asharri Charles Sets Official Visit for FSU vs. Bama Opener 🛡️

Florida State’s season opener vs. Alabama just added another big visitor.

🔒 Venice (FL) four-star EDGE Asharri Charles — a top-150 national prospect — is slated for an official visit to Tallahassee on August 30, aligning with the Seminoles’ primetime kickoff against the Tide.

💬 What to Know:
• FSU was Charles’ first offer (January 2023)
• Relationship cooled after defensive staff changes, but momentum is building again
• The 6’2”, 230-lb pass rusher is the No. 15 EDGE and No. 147 overall in the 2026 class (per 247Sports)

Other OVs this summer include Missouri (June 6), Louisville (June 13), Kentucky (June 15), and Miami (June 20).

🧱 300-lb DT Tico Crittendon Locks in FSU Official Visit 🧱

Florida State’s defensive line recruiting board is starting to heat up.

Four-star defensive tackle Tico Crittendon out of Lithonia, GA has scheduled an official visit to Tallahassee for June 13–15, flipping his visit plans from Texas to FSU.

📍 Recruiting Snapshot:
• 6’4”, 300 lbs | No. 299 overall, No. 37 DL in 2026 class (247Sports Composite)
• First-time visit to FSU — offered in late March
• Joins a stacked June 13–15 visit group with QB Landon Duckworth, CBs CJ Bronaugh & Chauncey Kennon

📊 Junior Year Stats (via MaxPreps):
• 25 tackles, 15 TFLs, 1 sack

🔑 Why It Matters:
Crittendon’s addition signals a sharper focus on trench talent after a slow start. He’s an attainable, high-upside interior piece FSU should prioritize.

🏀 2026 4⭐ Forward Collin Paul Tabs FSU as One of His Favorites 🏀

One of the top rising seniors in the country is eyeing the Noles.

Collin Paul, a versatile 6'7" forward from West Palm Beach (Calvary Christian), told 247Sports that Florida State is one of his favorite schools heading into the summer. Paul ranks as the No. 74 overall prospect in the 2026 class.

🎯 Paul’s Skillset:
• Can shoot, dribble, pass, and defend all five positions
• Known for high-IQ drives and inside-out versatility
• Plans to show off his all-around game during summer EYBL play

🗣️ On FSU:
“They always call and text me. I talked to Coach Loucks recently — he came from the NBA, and that’s where I want to be.”

📍 Recruiting Landscape:
FSU is battling Miami, Mississippi State, TCU, and Virginia Tech for Paul’s commitment. He plans to take official visits in the fall and decide by winter or spring.

🧱 4⭐ DB Chuck Kennon Sets Commitment Date — FSU in the Final Battle 🧱

Florida State is going the distance for one of the state’s elite.

Chauncey “Chuck” Kennon, a top-50 national recruit and one of the top five cornerbacks in the 2026 class, announced that he’ll commit on July 6 — with FSU and Georgia leading the pack.

🔑 Why It Matters:
• FSU has hosted Kennon twice in 2024 — more than any other program
• He returns for an official visit June 13
• Oregon is the only finalist he hasn’t visited

🗣️ “I’ve pretty much seen everything I need to see,” Kennon said of FSU. “I just want to take the pictures and enjoy the time.”

📍 The Sarasota Booker standout says he’s focused on the in-state schools — Florida, Miami, and FSU — with FSU’s staff energy and consistent presence standing out.

This one’s going down to the wire, but the Noles have positioned themselves well.

🚨 6 Official Visitors Kick Off FSU’s June Recruiting Blitz — Ranked by Importance 🚨

Florida State’s busy June is underway — and it starts with six official visitors on campus this weekend. But who matters most for the Seminoles’ 2026 class?

Here’s a ranking of the visitors by importance, according to FSU’s recruiting priorities:

🔢 The Rundown:
6. WR Camden Capehart – Elite speed, but FSU already has two WRs committed in 2026.
5. IOL Jakobe Green – Recent offer, but interior line is a lower priority than OT.
4. DB Traeviss Stevenson – GT commit rising fast on FSU’s board; a flip is possible.
3. OL Samuel Roseborough – Talented, but likely a guard and trending elsewhere (Texas, OSU).
2. OT Johnnie Jones – 6’6”, massive wingspan, true LT upside. FSU is firmly in the mix.
1. DL Kendall Guervil – Top in-state DT target. FSU needs DL commits, and Guervil is a must-get.

🔥 What’s at Stake:
FSU currently has zero defensive linemen in the class and is building momentum in the trenches — this weekend could be a major tone-setter.

And that’s a wrap!

And that’s a wrap for today’s edition, Chief.

With All-American honors stacking up, top recruits locking in visits, and June heating up, Florida State is firing on all cylinders. From the diamond to the golf course to the recruiting trail, the Noles are making noise.

We’ll be back tomorrow with more recruiting buzz and offseason nuggets as FSU continues to build momentum into a massive 2025–26 campaign.

Until then —
Stay sharp. Stay gold.
— The Chief Brief ✌️

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