Oct 5, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Florida State trying to flip pass-rusher from fellow ACC school

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated Jul 22, 2025 3:45 PM ET

Florida State continues to expand its defensive end board. The Seminoles have stacked up #Tribe26 but are still looking for a pass-rusher to add to the class.

That's led the coaching staff on a variety of paths as of late. Florida State has joined the recruitment of an international prospect from Sweden (Gustaf Henriks Ras) and a defensive end from Florida who is committed to LSU (DeAnthony Lafayette).

FSU is entering the picture for a new target after offering three-star defensive lineman Elijah Satchell on Tuesday, who referred to defensive line coach Terrance Knighton when revealing the news.

Satchell pledged to North Carolina State earlier this month following an official visit to the program in June. He chose the Wolfpack over Kentucky, Stanford, and Northwestern.

Blessed to receive an offer from Florida State @Coach_Knighton @ZBlostein247 @LaserreMatt @MichaelWarchant @CoachCMDSatch @pgreat81 @Beastupacademy @Honsolo72 @BrianDohn247 @adamgorney @On3Richie pic.twitter.com/Mn5IogRpHZ
— Elijah (@ElijahSatchell) July 22, 2025

As a junior at Eastside High School, Satchell totaled 57 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble. He had two games with double-digit tackles, including a season-best 12 tackles and two tackles for loss in a 8-0 loss to Camden High School on November 28.

The 6-foot-2, 230-pound defensive end is regarded as the No. 1387 overall prospect, the No. 150 DL, and the No. 26 recruit in New Jersey in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.

The next step for head coach Mike Norvell and coach Knighton is getting Satchell on campus.

Florida State holds 21 verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 15 in the country.

The Seminoles previously landed four-star defensive lineman Earnest Rankins, four-star defensive lineman Tico Crittendon Jr., four-star defensive lineman Tank Carrington, and three-star defensive lineman Wihtlley Cadeau.