The Seminoles miss out on one of their top defensive end targets.
Florida State is pursuing some of the top defensive ends in the country to add talent to its defense in the 2025 class. The Seminoles already have top-50 recruit Javion Hilson in the boat but want to build a haul around the four-star prospect.
On Monday, one of the most coveted targets on the board made his pledge to a different program. According to his social media, blue-chip defensive end Zion Grady has committed to Ohio State following an official visit over the weekend. He chose the Buckeyes over schools such as Florida State, Miami, Auburn, and Tennessee.This is a disappointing reality for the Seminoles as Grady was a prospect that the coaching staff recruited for multiple years.
With Grady off the board , Florida State's focus will shift to recruits such as five-star Jared Smith and four-star Jalen Wiggins. Smith is another prospect from Alabama while Wiggins hails from Tallahassee but is currently pledged to rival Florida. Both players officially visited FSU in June. Three-star Nicolas Clayton was a prior target who committed to Wisconsin on Saturday.
It's imperative for the Seminoles to land a running mate to pair with Hilson at defensive end in #Tribe25. Three signings at the position would be ideal for Florida State with potential losses looming follow the 2024 season. Sione Lolohea will graduate while Patrick Payton and Marvin Jones Jr. are candidates to make an early leap to the NFL.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound defensive end is regarded as the No. 66 overall prospect, the No. 6 EDGE, and the No. 6 recruit in Alabama in the 2025 class according to 247Sports.Lewis joined NoleGameday in 2016 and is currently in the role of Editor-In-Chief. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis contributes to football, recruiting, and basketball coverage. Connect with Dustin on Twitter at @DustinLewisNG.
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