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Florida State to host rising quarterback recruit on visit

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated May 30, 2025 9:00 AM ET

As much as football is a team sport, everything can change depending on who you have at quarterback. Just look at Florida State in 2023 with Jordan Travis compared to last season with DJ Uiagalelei, Brock Glenn, and Luke Kromenhoek.

Recruiting at the quarterback position has been less than stellar since head coach Mike Norvell arrived in Tallahassee. Five of Florida State's seven prep signal-callers (Tate Rodemaker, Chubba Purdy, AJ Duffy, Luke Kromenhoek, Trever Jackson) transferred from the program. Glenn, a redshirt sophomore, and Kevin Spurry, a true freshman who signed in December, are all that remain.

The Seminoles are looking to change that in future classes.

Florida State is already evaluating potential options in the 2027 class. Back in April, the Seminoles offered four-star quarterback and rising junior, Jameson Purcell.

Now, with summer entering the picture, Purcell will be taking a plethora of visits this offseason, including a stop in Tallahassee on June 15. He'll be able to meet with the coaching staff and work out in an individual camp.

The upcoming trip is believed to be his first visit to Florida State.

School’s out for summer! Let the camps begin! @GinoGuidugli @CarterAuman @TajhB10 @Paul_Tyson17 @coach_bnapier @CoachRyanO @CoachHughFreeze @AkMogulla @ryandaytime @CoachFess @Coach_TokarzQB @JustinCrouse7 @BuckFitz @CoachReyes_ @HawksMaine pic.twitter.com/892WSJChle
— Jameson Purcell (@jameson_purcell) May 29, 2025

Jameson served as the starting quarterback at Maine South High School as a sophomore. He completed 197/280 passes for 2,572 yards with 30 touchdowns to seven interceptions while rushing 30 times for 151 yards and two more scores. Jameson threw for 400+ yards in two games, including a season-high 34/36 passes for 472 yards with four touchdowns to one interception in a 42-35 loss to Barrington High School on September 20.

The 6-foot-2, 181-pound quarterback is regarded as the No. 292 overall prospect, the No. 20 QB, and the No. 9 recruit in Illinois in the 2027 class according to 247Sports.

Florida State holds four verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 1 in the country. The Seminoles have yet to add a quarterback to the fold.