FSU Football Recruiting: Trending DB Target Sets Official Visit
Florida State's recruiting in the defensive backfield in #Tribe27 has been productive up to this point. The Seminoles hold three pledges in the back end of the defense, including four-star safety Mekhi Williams, three-star safety Jemari Foreman, and three-star cornerback Dayon Cooper.
Williams is considered FSU's top addition in the class at this stage.
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Moving forward, safeties coach Evan Cooper and cornerbacks coach Blue Adams will be looking to build around the nucleus they've already established.
That hinges on an important summer in Tallahassee.
Three-Star DB Target Sets Up Official Visit To Florida State
Over the weekend, three-star defensive back Brandon Leavell became the latest prospect to publicly announce his intentions to officially visit Florida State. Leavell will make his return to campus from June 12-14.
Leavell was recently in town on April 2 to view one of the Seminoles' spring practices and meet with the coaching staff. FSU is in a good spot going into his next trip.
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- Brandon "Slim" Leavell (@Slim_Leavell14) April 12, 2026
Other programs to watch include North Carolina State and Purdue. Leavell will officially visit both schools ahead of Florida State. He's also taken two recent visits to Tennessee.
During his junior season at Goodpasture Christian School, Leavell contributed on both sides of the ball. He caught 35 passes for 735 yards and 12 touchdowns on offense while adding four interceptions on defense. Leavell was an all-region first-team selection.
The 6-foot-0.5, 165-pound athlete is regarded as the No. 539 overall prospect, the No. 37 ATH, and the No. 26 recruit in Tennessee in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.
Information On Florida State's 2027 Class
Florida State holds six verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 24 in the country.
Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?
Three-Star TE Connor Winn
Three-Star DE Anthony Cavallaro
Four-Star LB Gregory Batson
Four-Star DB Mekhi Williams
Three-Star DB Jemari Foreman
Three-Star DB DaYon Cooper
Who Does Florida State Have In The Defensive Backfield For The 2026 Season?
Ashlynd Barker, Redshirt Senior
Donny Hiebert, Senior
Quindarrius Jones, Senior
KJ Kirkland, Redshirt Junior
Ja'Bril Rawls, Redshirt Junior
Karson Hobbs, Junior
Nehemiah Chandler, Redshirt Sophomore
CJ Richard Jr., Redshirt Sophomore
Jarvis Boatwright, Redshirt Sophomore
Charles Lester III, Redshirt Sophomore
Ricky Knight III, Redshirt Sophomore
Jamari Howard, Redshirt Sophomore
Ma'Khi Jones, Sophomore
Gregory Xavier Thomas, Redshirt Freshman
Max Redmon, Redshirt Freshman
Antonio Cromartie Jr., Redshirt Freshman
Chauncey Kennon, Freshman
Darryl Bell III, Freshman
Jordan Crutchfield, Freshman
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This story was originally published April 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM.