Fansided · Jul 17, 2025
FSU plan for defensive end recruiting is to poach players committed elsewhere
Aug 13, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Washington Redskins defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (98) in a preseason NFL football game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesThe 2026 FSU recruiting class has no defensive end commits as we've passed the halfway point in July. The Noles didn't have a huge recruiting board at the position and only brought in fewer than 15 defensive ends for official visits.
All of those players have committed to other programs early or are no longer realistically considering FSU. We highlighted one ACC program that the FSU coaches need to keep an eye on if their season goes sideways.