Florida State officially extended an offer to 2027 edge rusher Nasir Braxton on Friday, a massive move for a prospect who, believe it or not, had zero offers on the table back in August. What a turnaround, right? The Seminoles are making a serious play for the Georgia talent, and the recruiting world just got a lot more interesting.
From Unknown to Hot Commodity
Seriously, this kid’s journey is wild. Back in August, Nasir Braxton, a physically imposing 6-foot-4, 230-pounder from Decatur High School in Georgia, didn’t have a single offer. Then one video dropped as his senior year kicked off, and suddenly, everything changed. Now, he’s got 12 offers, with big names like Baylor and Oklahoma State already in the mix. Benjamin Wolk of 247Sports confirmed the Noles added their name to that list on Friday, making it clear FSU wants a piece of this rising star. Wolk even said, “Braxton’s most recent addition brings some of the best brand-value yet: Florida State.” The dude had visited FSU for a game earlier this season, so the interest has been there, but now it’s official. Braxton’s not just some random player either, he’s ranked No. 993 overall, the No. 83 edge in the 247Sports composite rankings, and the No. 117 prospect in Georgia. That’s serious talent.
The Visit Gauntlet Begins
If you think Braxton’s been busy, wait until you see his schedule. He’s got three official visits locked in for the rest of the season: he’s heading to East Carolina on October 31, then Baylor on November 7, and wrapping things up at Oklahoma State on November 28. But wait, there’s more! He’s also planning visits to the Miami Hurricanes on November 14 and the USC Trojans on November 21, though those are still getting finalized. FSU needs to try to get Braxton back on campus soon if they want to solidify their standing. The Seminoles are clearly looking to beef up their 2027 edge class, aiming to add Braxton alongside their current three-star edge commits, Anthony Cavallaro and Jaxon Holly. This is huge for FSU, trying to land a dynamic edge like Braxton. Can they get him back on campus with that packed schedule? We’ll be watching to see if the Seminoles can make a big play for this rising star as his official visits roll on.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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