FSU Football Legacy Flips to Ohio State Buckeyes
The Seminoles have experienced significant shifts in their recruiting commitments over the past three days, including two notable flips to other programs. After a strong 42-7 win against Wake Forest, Florida State appeared to gain momentum by securing commitments from three-star defensive end Chris Carbin, three-star linebacker Daylen Green, and three-star defensive lineman Franklin Whitley.
However, the recruiting landscape has shifted unexpectedly. In the last three days, Florida State has lost three commitments, with two recruits flipping to other teams. On Thursday afternoon, four-star defensive back Jay Timmons announced his decision to flip from Florida State to Ohio State following an official visit to Columbus the previous week.
Jay Timmons' Recruiting Journey
Timmons initially committed to Florida State in June, after flipping from Indiana. As a Seminole legacy, he had been pursuing a Florida State offer for years, attending multiple camps in Tallahassee. Despite this, the opportunity to join the Ohio State Buckeyes proved too compelling to decline.
“Timmons is a talented recruit, and optically, it doesn't look good to lose a legacy in this fashion.”
This flip is a significant setback for Florida State, highlighting the unpredictability of recruiting and the challenges the team faces ahead of the Early Signing Period.
Summary
Florida State’s recruiting trail took an unexpected turn as key commitments, including legacy recruit Jay Timmons, switched allegiance to Ohio State, impacting the Seminoles’ momentum.