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FSU recruiting board thins as target commits to Georgia Bulldogs

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated Jun 12, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Florida State has missed out on another offered target shortly before their official visit to Tallahassee.

The Seminoles landed a commitment earlier this month but have also suffered a few hits after five-star quarterback Keisean Henderson and four-star quarterback Landon Duckworth eliminated the program from contention.

On Wednesday, three-star offensive lineman Zykie Helton announced he was committing to Georgia over Florida State, Georgia Tech, and Alabama. Helton made his decision following a visit to Athens a couple of weeks ago.

The rising senior was scheduled to visit the Seminoles from June 13-15. That won't happen with Helton going off the board prior to making the trip.

Helton has held an offer from Florida State since August of 2024. He made it to campus for an unofficial visit in April, his first opportunity to meet with offensive line coach Herb Hand in person.

BREAKING: Class of 2026 IOL Zykie Helton has Committed to Georgia, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’3 285 IOL from Carrollton, GA chose the Bulldogs over Georgia Tech, Florida State, & Alabama

“Dawg Nation the wait is over, I’m home ”https://t.co/qJ0I6cf7Vz pic.twitter.com/lB7ecWd6uf
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 11, 2025

The 6-foot-2, 290-pound offensive lineman is regarded as the No. 457 overall prospect, the No. 41 IOL, and the No. 54 recruit in Georgia in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.

Florida State holds ten verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 35 in the country. The Seminoles previously landed three-star offensive tackle Xavier Payne and three-star interior offensive lineman Michael Ionata.

Other interior offensive linemen on the board include three-star Donel Robinson, three-star Jakobe Green, and three-star Hayden Ainsworth.