Florida State Offers Western PA Talent, Implications for Each

<!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1720842"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c87003a7911"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'9, 165 pounds. Ranked as a top 15 incoming freshman before the season commenced. 3.5 early self-reported GPA. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Is already posting early tape/production, a great sign for a kid we were high on going into the season. What's an even better sign, Bone is now squarely on the radar of Power Fours recruiting Pennsylvania. Bone picked up his first offer via Florida State, the freshman being one of seven two-way athletes out West who have been identified by the program who recently flipped Pine-Richland's [player_tooltip player_id='1338079' first='Lawrence' last='Timmons'] from Indiana. This is likely a move by FSU to keep momentum in the area established after the Timmons flip. Good on the program for identifying Bone early. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/Neuvalbone/status/1966858675563491544","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Neuvalbone/status/1966858675563491544 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489202"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c87003a797c"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Without a doubt one of the best two-way prospects I've evaluated throughout my relatively young career in the field. [player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor'] of Pine-Richland Football, formerly at Seton LaSalle, picked up a Florida State offer two days prior to writing.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I won't speculate or pretend to know what goes on behind the scenes at the highest level of recruiting, especially surrounding a player of [player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor']'s caliber. That being said, Notre Dame and Florida State are the lone offers announced by Taylor post Penn-State commitment. It's safe to say that both programs have taken stabs to try and pry Taylor away from PSU, yet again, I am not in the know. There isn't a program in the country that wouldn't want what Taylor has to offer, Florida State is just the latest P4 to throw their name into the bucket. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1881890"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c87003a79cb"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I had just made Sowell's account on our site with the intention to write him up after some stellar tape I came across, only for the freshman to announce he'd picked up early offers via Florida State, Penn State, and Sacramento State, all on the same day. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11, 180 pounds. Will rank as a two-way athlete moving forward, currently on our watch list. Much like what was said about Bone can be said about Imanin Christian's [player_tooltip player_id='1881890' first='Tyvone' last='Sowell']. A top 20 ranking is likely in his future based on early recruiting traction alone. I'll wait to break down his tape as the season progresses. High ceiling prospect who could follow in the footsteps of several talented ICA recruits. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/tyvonesowell1/status/1966846135374680067","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/tyvonesowell1/status/1966846135374680067 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1623754"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c87003a7a15"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11, 160 pounds, currently ranked as a Top 50 prospect, 8th best DB specifically. 3.5 GPA. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Likely the biggest winner of any mentioned on this list. The underclassmen featured in this article still have a ton to prove to hold onto the early heat in recruitment. For Booker, a Florida State offer speaks volumes of what his recruiting ceiling might be. FSU serves as Booker's first Power Four offer, if commitable. Sacramaneto State, Howard, and Akron all extended offers to Booker prior, yet Booker could see a breakthrough post P4 stamp of approval. I'll keep an eye on Booker's tape moving forward to make sure he maintains a high grade to reflect the high praise he's receiving. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["452655"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c87003a7a67"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>First Power Four offer for Pittsburgh Central Catholic's [player_tooltip player_id='452655' first='Chrys' last='Black Jr.'] since Maryland, Indiana, West Virginia, and Kentucky offers earlier in the Spring of 2025. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Florida State dropping its name into the Black Jr. sweepstakes is interesting on a few fronts. Before you know it, Black will be an upperclassman with ample tape to his name, despite him currently progressing through his sophomore season at PCC. By that time, we'll be keeping a close eye on who is leading the race. Good chance Florida State is up there right now, although I am entirely out in terms of exclusive insight. Good to see his recruitment staying hot.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1265772"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c87003a7ab0"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Penn State and Wisconsin offered the uber-talented [player_tooltip player_id='1265772' first='Brandon' last='Murphy'] back in May, with several other P4/G5 programs also doing their due diligence on a prospect of similar caliber to Pine-Richland's [player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor'].</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Florida State threw its name in the Murphy hat, a no-brainer, especially after offering 2027 DB and Clairton teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1623754' first='Jaece' last='Booker']. 3.5 GPA, 6'1, 180 pounds, I can't help but think Murphy is still a bit overlooked on the national scale, yet he has ample time to prove his talents as he is just a sophomore currently. I expect several ACC and Big10 programs will begin to reach out, so long as he continues to impress on tape.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["489184"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68c87003a7af8"} --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The second Penn State commit on a piece about Florida State's run through Western Pennsylvania. Jenkins is newly committed to the Nittany Lions, I can't expect this to be anything more than respect thrown towards one of Imani Christian's elite. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Much like [player_tooltip player_id='489202' first='Khalil' last='Taylor'], Florida State is on the short list of programs to offer recruits who have already committed to Penn State. Another Western PA talent that is dramatically underrated on a national scale. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/gabealldy/status/1966852064635662843","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/gabealldy/status/1966852064635662843 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->