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Nov 29, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell walks on the field before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Florida State Seminoles Football Lands Dynamic Two-Way Athlete DaYon Cooper

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated Apr 4, 2026 3:25 PM ET

The drought has come to a conclusion in Tallahassee.

Florida State has stayed steady on the recruiting trail this offseason, but those efforts haven't necessarily resulted in commitments. It's been 64 days since the Seminoles made an addition to #Tribe27.

Hard work always ends up paying off, even if you have to climb first.

In the opening days of April, Florida State has secured a talented two-way athlete.

Three-Star Athlete DaYon Cooper Chooses FSU Over Tennessee, Others

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On Saturday afternoon, three-star athlete DaYon Cooper announced his commitment to Florida State over Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Louisville, and Wake Forest, among others, per Noles247.

Cooper was on campus to view the Seminoles' second spring scrimmage, his first trip to Tallahassee. He just picked up an offer from Florida State in February, but the program wasted no time making a leap in his recruitment.

The rising senior is trending in the right direction after helping guide South Pittsburg High School to a state championship last season. He developed into a playmaker on both sides of the ball, totaling 1,252 yards and 17 touchdowns. Cooper was honored with the Tennessee Titans Class 1A Mr. Football Award.

Cooper has the potential to play wide receiver or defensive back at the college level. He's expected to slot in at cornerback for the Seminoles.

The 6-foot-0, 180-pound athlete is regarded as the No. 535 overall prospect, the No. 36 ATH, and the No. 35 recruit in Tennessee in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.

Cooper is the third defensive back to join #Tribe27. Four-star Mekhi Williams and three-star Jemari Foreman project as safeties at the college level.