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Texas breaking the bank for 5-star RB could be a disaster for FSU and Mike Norvell

u200bMike Norvell needs a surprise commitment from a blue-chip prospect to really solidify this 2026 recruiting class. Unfortunately, five-star running back Derrek Cooper might not be the guy,

Cooper, a 6-foot-1, 205-pound back from Hollywood, Florida, will make his announcement on July 20 (pushed back from July 12) and FSU is one of the finalists along with Miami, Texas, Ohio State and Georgia. He took an official visit to Tallahassee on June 15, and as with most mid-week official visits, it kind of flew under the radar.

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Congratulations to today’s Running Back MVP at @RivalsCamp Five-Star, 5u2b50ufe0f Derrek Cooper

Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, and Texas are battling for his commitment coming up on July 12 pic.