Recruiting
Florida State: 2026 Recruiting Class
- QUARTERBACK: 4 star Jaden O’Neal (OK)
- RUNNING BACK: 4 star Amari Clemons (FL)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Efrem White (FL)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Brandon Bennett (FL)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Devin Carter (GA)
- WIDE RECEIVER: 4 star Jasen Lopez (FL)
- TIGHT END: 4 star Xaiver Tiller (GA)
- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: 3 star Mike Ionata (FL)
- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: 3 star Jakobe Green (FL)
- OFFENSIVE LINEMAN: Luke Francis (London, UK)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 4 star Earnest Rankins (GA)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 4 star James “Tank” Carrington (CA)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 4 star Tico Crittendon (GA)
- DEFENSIVE LINEMAN: 3 star Wihtlley Cadeau (GA)
- LINEBACKER: 3 star Karon Maycock (FL)
- LINEBACKER: 3 star Noah LaValle (GA)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Chauncey Kennon (FL)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Darryl Bell III (FL)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Tedarius Hughes (FL)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 4 star Jay Timmons (PA)
- DEFENSIVE BACK: 3 star Sean Johnson (MD)
- ATHLETE: 4 star Darryon Williams (FL)
Football
Florida State redshirt senior offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV has been nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team:
Leonard, from Cocoa, Florida, founded and runs the Richie H. Leonard Football Camp, held in his hometown. The event, started in 2024, is free for anyone interested in attending and attracted close to 300 participants in its first season. Sponsors from the event helped Leonard present a $5,000 donation to Cocoa High School’s football program.
ADLeonard was also part of a mission trip, sponsored by FSU’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter, to Argentina in May of this year. The week-long trip was part of a larger goal of teaching local communities about American football and growing the game abroad.
Additionally, Leonard helps sponsor an AAU basketball team, participates in multiple initiatives with children in Tallahassee and Cocoa, and is planning care packages for patients at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Leonard’s mother, Prishonda, is a breast cancer survivor who received her chemotherapy treatments at Moffitt in 2021.
On the field, Leonard has appeared in 35 games with 17 starts in his career. He started three of FSU’s first four games in 2024 before a season-ending injury cut his season short. He started all 12 games with a team-high 755 snaps for Florida in 2023.
Established in 1992, the Good Works Team recognizes the extra efforts made by college football players off the field. FSU’s eight previous Good Works Team members are: Dillan Gibbons (2022), Camren McDonald (2021), Mavin Saunders (2017), Alec Eberle (2016), Christian Ponder (2010), Sam Cowart 1996), Wayne Messam (1995) and Corey Fuller (1992).
Last month in an interview with On3, quarterback Tommy Castellanos spoke confidently about his and Florida State’s chances against Alabama in the season opener:
“People, I don’t know if they know, but you go back and watch every first game that I played in, we always start fast. I dreamed of moments like this. I dreamed of playing against Alabama. They don’t have Nick Saban to save them. I just don’t see them stopping me.”
He clarified those comments in video by Well Off Media, saying the break from the norm was to inject some energy into his teammates:
“You watch any interview, I don’t ever talk like that bro. But, boys coming off of 2-10. Ijust had to instill some confidence, you feel me? That’s all I’m trying to do. I’m just trying to get some confidence...trying to get my boys ready to go. I’m trying to make it the biggest stage possible.”
All Sports
FSU deeply values our partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Jai and I were thrilled to catch up with our friends Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. and his wife, Trish, during the Tribe's visit to campus with recent high school graduates and their families. pic.twitter.com/wAqQ0Ocw56
— FSU President Richard McCullough (@PresMcCullough) July 14, 2025
I am very excited to announce that I have decided to turn professional.
— Lottie Woad (@LottieWoad) July 15, 2025
I’m delighted to have secured a @LPGA card through the LEAP. I’m also happy to accept membership of the @LETgolf for 2026.
Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to this position. pic.twitter.com/leQvzOLhrm
One incredible chapter, countless proud memories.
— FSU Golf (@FSUGolf) July 15, 2025
Florida State University record-setter, history-maker, and now professional golfer pic.twitter.com/CUnikJ1ldf
Paulino Jr. was ranked No. 250 on MLB Pipeline’s draft rankings. Advanced bat that could play multiple spots on the infield. Was the top-ranked player of FSU’s HS signees, per Perfect Game, ranked No. 53 overall in the 2025 recruiting class. https://t.co/K2j4ng9a81
— Brett Nevitt (@brettpn) July 15, 2025
Cal Raleigh's #HRDerby by the numbers:
— MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2025
Total HR: 54
HR of 425+: 31
Top distance: 471 ft
Avg distance: 430 ft
Total distance: 23,212 ft
Top exit velo: 112 MPH
Avg exit velo: 102 MPH pic.twitter.com/0pV6nGWLsA
A night to remember. #HRDerby pic.twitter.com/n1xR8SnMc1
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 15, 2025
48 hours out from the release of Day One. You don’t want to miss the behind the scenes of what Coach Loucks is building at FSU. #CONNECTED
— Florida State Men’s Basketball (@FSUHoops) July 15, 2025
Download the Seminoles Unconquered App: https://t.co/gUpuV90Fte pic.twitter.com/heYl9EwaqV
Practicing with the Pro!
— Spurs Way (@spurs_way) July 15, 2025
It’s always a great day when @Yvngdevo comes and plays with our campers! @drinkbarcode | #Sponsored pic.twitter.com/wCR8IDWQFx
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