FSU Football Working to Flip Talented Athlete From Defending National Champions

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FSU Football Working to Flip Talented Athlete From Defending National Champions

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By Dustin Lewis | Last updated Apr 25, 2026 9:00 AM ET

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The Florida State Seminoles are getting busy on the recruiting trail.

With spring practice in the rearview mirror, Florida State's coaching staff is back on the road. Though the Seminoles already have a long list of prospects they're pursuing, some new names are starting to come into focus.

The program finds itself in pursuit of a recruit who is committed to the defending national champions.

Florida State Offers Indiana Commitment

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On Thursday, Florida State joined the hunt for four-star cornerback and rising senior Monsanna Torbert Jr.

Torbert Jr. referred to cornerbacks coach Blue Adams when revealing the news on social media.

Flordia State University Offered !!! #Seminoles @FSUFootball @CoachJuwanFSU @DBcoachadams @TomLoy247 @SWiltfong_ @AllenTrieu @BlairASanderson @VikeNation @Andrew_Ivins pic.twitter.com/Kr8eQurTe9
— Monsanna “Suki” Torbert Jr 4⭐️ (@OhThats_UNO) April 23, 2026

Indiana landed a verbal pledge from Tolbert Jr. earlier this year. He's currently officially visiting the Hoosiers, the only trip he has set up so far.

Ohio State and Alabama have also extended offers to Tolbert Jr. in April.

The Seminoles are a little late here and it might be tough to gain serious traction, considering where Tolbert Jr. is committed.

During his junior season at Taft High School, Torbert Jr. starred on both sides of the ball. He threw for 1,791 yards and 26 touchdowns, along with 450 rushing yards and four more scores on the ground. Torbert Jr. also totaled 40 tackles, three pass deflections, and three interceptions on defense.

The 5-foot-10, 158-pound defensive back is regarded as the No. 138 overall prospect, the No. 16 CB, and the No. 6 recruit in Ohio in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.