Safeties-2026
Dominick Kelly: Chaminade (FL) 6’1-170 (2026): Crazy to think Kelly has transferred to Chaminade. A team already loaded with talent landed the top defensive back in the class of 2026. He is committed to USC at this time but that won't stop everyone in the country from recruiting him. Kelly is a very impressive athlete. He displays both range and versatility. You can play him at multiple positions in the secondary. Now that he is out of Tampa maybe FSU will have a shot.
Tedarius Hughes: South Dade-6’2-170 (2026): FSU offered Hughes this spring and they are the leader for his services. He is a big time talent. FSU has had success in the past recruiting players out of Homestead. Hughes has both size and length. He is another prospect that could end up growing into a linebacker.
Ayden Pouncey: Winter Park-6’3-170 (2026): This family has produced three D1 athletes over the past decade. Ayden is the most talented of all the prospects. His size and length cause receivers problems. He gets into the passing lanes and knocks passes down. He can sit on the hash and cover a ton of ground.
Jordan Smith –Houston County (GA) 6’2-180 (2026); Smith fits the trend of defensive backs FSU is now recruiting. He is big, long and athletic. He plays both strong and free safety. You can have him sit in center field and Smith will watch the quarterback’s eyes. If you throw across the middle late, Smith will make you pay. He can tackle well. You will see him come up in run support. He is fluid for a big guy. He has very good feet. You will see him position himself very well. You can also bring him on a blitz and get pressure on the quarterback.
Jonatavius Wyman-Jonesboro HS (GA) 6’1-175 (2026) Wyman can line up at safety or corner. He is another versatile defensive back FSU has offered. He does well at recognizing what the offense is trying to do. He has good football instincts. You will see him come up and get under a receiver trying to block him and make a negative play for the opposing offense.
Cortez Redding-Jonesboro HS (GA) 6’0-170 (2026): Cortez plays strong safety. Like to see him play more than one position. This kid can flat out hit. He will come up and knock a ball carrier backwards. When he hits someone they go backwards. You will see him back in coverage but that his strength. He is very physical. This kid would have been called a ROVER in the Mickey Andrews defense.
Safeties-2027
Kemon Spell: Mckeesport HS (PA) 5’10-170 (2027): FSU does not go up north very often for defensive backs. When they do they have had success with them. This kid plays on both sides of the football. You will see him break off long runs on offense. He will return kicks on special teams. He has speed and quickness. Kid looks like the film is sped up. He is someone that could end up a very good player at the next level.
Dolph McDonald: Morton HS-(MS) 6’1-160 (2027) Eventually FSU will break through in the Magnolia State. McDonald was very productive last year. He had 7 interceptions. He has good ball skills. You will see him read the quarterbacks eyes and react quickly. He has range. He can get up and knock passes down that other defensive backs cant. He can play corner or safety. He is someone that is going to draw a ton of offers.
CB
Jaydin Broadnax: West Boca HS (FL) 6’3-175 (2026): Listed as a three star prospect. Don't believe he will be ranked that low for much longer. Big, long and athletic. We have talked about the trend of corners FSU is looking at and this kid checks all the boxes. He performed very well against Vero Beach in their spring game and after FSU coaches watched him live, offered Jaydin.
Dorian Barney: Carrollton HS (GA) 6’1-170 (2026) Committed to Alabama: Barney is a lock down corner. He is also very aggressive on defense. You will see him react very quickly on defense. He is very fluid in his hips. You will see him open up and run with receivers and have no hesitation. He does very well in off coverage. You will see him jam a receiver, come off his guy and tackle someone else. He has the size and range to play anywhere in the secondary.
Jordan Crutchfield: Westwood HS (FL) 6’3-175 not shocked by this offer. Jordan is another prospect I had the chance to watch this spring and came away impressed. He is listed at 6'3 and is probably that size. He is a little on the thin side but should be able to add the necessary weight. Very good athlete. In his spring game, Jordan played both receiver and corner. He showed good ball skills. He can adjust to the ball in the air. He has the ability to change direction. Bigger defensive backs are not so fluid. Westwood best player was Khalil Mack. Jordan could be the next best prospect to come out of Westwood.
2027 Offers
Cansere Gaylord: IMG Academy: 6’0-170 (2027): Holds big time offers early and you can see why. He has pretty good size for a corner. You will see he has very quick feet. He is someone that can recover quickly if beaten on a play. He comes up and tackles well. He does not give up on plays. You will see him come across the field to tackle someone.
Dominick Kelly: Chaminade (FL) 6’1-170 (2026): Crazy to think Kelly has transferred to Chaminade. A team already loaded with talent landed the top defensive back in the class of 2026. He is committed to USC at this time but that won't stop everyone in the country from recruiting him. Kelly is a very impressive athlete. He displays both range and versatility. You can play him at multiple positions in the secondary. Now that he is out of Tampa maybe FSU will have a shot.
Tedarius Hughes: South Dade-6’2-170 (2026): FSU offered Hughes this spring and they are the leader for his services. He is a big time talent. FSU has had success in the past recruiting players out of Homestead. Hughes has both size and length. He is another prospect that could end up growing into a linebacker.
Ayden Pouncey: Winter Park-6’3-170 (2026): This family has produced three D1 athletes over the past decade. Ayden is the most talented of all the prospects. His size and length cause receivers problems. He gets into the passing lanes and knocks passes down. He can sit on the hash and cover a ton of ground.
Jordan Smith –Houston County (GA) 6’2-180 (2026); Smith fits the trend of defensive backs FSU is now recruiting. He is big, long and athletic. He plays both strong and free safety. You can have him sit in center field and Smith will watch the quarterback’s eyes. If you throw across the middle late, Smith will make you pay. He can tackle well. You will see him come up in run support. He is fluid for a big guy. He has very good feet. You will see him position himself very well. You can also bring him on a blitz and get pressure on the quarterback.
Jonatavius Wyman-Jonesboro HS (GA) 6’1-175 (2026) Wyman can line up at safety or corner. He is another versatile defensive back FSU has offered. He does well at recognizing what the offense is trying to do. He has good football instincts. You will see him come up and get under a receiver trying to block him and make a negative play for the opposing offense.
Cortez Redding-Jonesboro HS (GA) 6’0-170 (2026): Cortez plays strong safety. Like to see him play more than one position. This kid can flat out hit. He will come up and knock a ball carrier backwards. When he hits someone they go backwards. You will see him back in coverage but that his strength. He is very physical. This kid would have been called a ROVER in the Mickey Andrews defense.
Safeties-2027
Kemon Spell: Mckeesport HS (PA) 5’10-170 (2027): FSU does not go up north very often for defensive backs. When they do they have had success with them. This kid plays on both sides of the football. You will see him break off long runs on offense. He will return kicks on special teams. He has speed and quickness. Kid looks like the film is sped up. He is someone that could end up a very good player at the next level.
Dolph McDonald: Morton HS-(MS) 6’1-160 (2027) Eventually FSU will break through in the Magnolia State. McDonald was very productive last year. He had 7 interceptions. He has good ball skills. You will see him read the quarterbacks eyes and react quickly. He has range. He can get up and knock passes down that other defensive backs cant. He can play corner or safety. He is someone that is going to draw a ton of offers.
CB
Jaydin Broadnax: West Boca HS (FL) 6’3-175 (2026): Listed as a three star prospect. Don't believe he will be ranked that low for much longer. Big, long and athletic. We have talked about the trend of corners FSU is looking at and this kid checks all the boxes. He performed very well against Vero Beach in their spring game and after FSU coaches watched him live, offered Jaydin.
Dorian Barney: Carrollton HS (GA) 6’1-170 (2026) Committed to Alabama: Barney is a lock down corner. He is also very aggressive on defense. You will see him react very quickly on defense. He is very fluid in his hips. You will see him open up and run with receivers and have no hesitation. He does very well in off coverage. You will see him jam a receiver, come off his guy and tackle someone else. He has the size and range to play anywhere in the secondary.
Jordan Crutchfield: Westwood HS (FL) 6’3-175 not shocked by this offer. Jordan is another prospect I had the chance to watch this spring and came away impressed. He is listed at 6'3 and is probably that size. He is a little on the thin side but should be able to add the necessary weight. Very good athlete. In his spring game, Jordan played both receiver and corner. He showed good ball skills. He can adjust to the ball in the air. He has the ability to change direction. Bigger defensive backs are not so fluid. Westwood best player was Khalil Mack. Jordan could be the next best prospect to come out of Westwood.
2027 Offers
Cansere Gaylord: IMG Academy: 6’0-170 (2027): Holds big time offers early and you can see why. He has pretty good size for a corner. You will see he has very quick feet. He is someone that can recover quickly if beaten on a play. He comes up and tackles well. He does not give up on plays. You will see him come across the field to tackle someone.
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