Florida State isn’t wasting any time in the 2028 recruiting cycle, already planting themselves as a clear favorite for three-star athlete Malik Muhammad. The Seminoles extended an offer to Muhammad way back last August, and that early, persistent effort is absolutely paying off.
FSU’s Early Lead for the Georgia Standout
Malik Muhammad is visiting rival schools, with Nebraska on his radar this weekend and future trips to Florida, Texas A&M, and Georgia planned for November. But let’s be real, FSU holds a huge advantage here. Muhammad grew up right there in Tallahassee, giving the Noles a hometown connection other programs just can’t match. He’s been to Florida State a whopping four or five times already, including two game visits this season. It’s clear he loves the people around the program and that chance to represent his hometown is a massive draw. Rivals’ Chad Simmons has FSU listed as one of the undeniable favorites in his recruitment right now.
Muhammad’s Versatility and What It Means for the Noles
This isn’t just about a hometown kid though. Muhammad is the real deal, a 6-foot-2.5, 215-pound athlete who can do it all. As a sophomore at Worth County High School in Sylvester, Georgia, he’s taken snaps at edge, outside linebacker, and tight end. His stats jump off the page: 52 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception, two forced fumbles, and even a blocked field goal. That kind of versatility and production means FSU could use him just about anywhere they need a playmaker. Muhammad is the No. 478 prospect nationally, the No. 44 athlete overall, and the No. 55 recruit in Georgia according to Rivals. The Seminoles are looking to build on their current No. 6 recruiting class for 2028, and landing a talent like Muhammad would be a massive statement.
Muhammad has a busy November ahead with those visits, but it’s hard to ignore the pull of home and the consistency FSU has shown him. This is exactly the kind of prospect you want to lock down early to build the future of the program.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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