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Rival Florida Gators offer FSU Football's prized commitment

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated May 13, 2025 1:07 PM ET

Florida State's coaching staff has typically done a solid job of focusing on the present on the recruiting trail while stacking up talent in future classes in the process.

This offseason has been no different with #Tribe27 picking up four commitments and soaring to No. 1 in the country. The Seminoles got the class started in January with the pledge of four-star cornerback Jaylen Scott, a talented rising junior out of Alabama.

Coming off a terrific campaign in 2024, Scott has only seen his interest grow this offseason. The latest suitor in his recruitment is the Florida Gators, who extended him a scholarship offer on Tuesday.

Scott has also added Auburn, Missouri, Arkansas, and South Alabama to his offer sheet since the beginning of the year.

I am blessed to receive an offer from @vsunseri3 to @GatorsFB @CoachJonMitch @AC_BIG12AU @coachcook55 @Jeff_XOS @samspiegs @HallTechSports1 @helmet2helmt251 @MikeRoach247 @cpetagna247 @SWiltfong_ @BenThomasPreps @WHYNOTWHS pic.twitter.com/AXLHcj8hJd
— Jaylen Scott 27’ (@JaylenS_4) May 13, 2025

The Alabama native is coming off a standout sophomore campaign at LeFlore High School where he starred all over the field. Scott totaled 107 tackles, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, 12 pass deflections, and four interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. He caught five passes for 100 yards and one touchdown while taking back a kickoff 95 yards for a score as well.

Scott recorded a season-high 16 tackles in a 44-6 victory against Wayne County High School on August 30. In a 44-0 playoff win against Northside High School on November 8, Scott totaled nine tackles, one pass deflection, and an 89-yard pick-six.

The 6-foot-0, 165-pound defensive back is regarded as the No. 91 overall prospect, the No. 9 S, and the No. 5 recruit in Alabama in the 2027 class according to 247Sports.

Florida State holds fours verbal commitments in its 2027 class which ranks No. 1 in the country. The Seminoles previously landed four-star defensive back Mekhi Williams and four-star defensive bak Bryce Williams