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Florida State football makes big move in race for rising recruit

Originally posted on Florida State Seminoles on SI
By Dustin Lewis | Last updated Sep 19, 2025 8:00 AM ET

Florida State's efforts on the recruiting trail continue into September.

For the most part, the Seminoles have wrapped up the major haul in #Tribe26. As things stand, the class sits inside the top-15 in the country with the potential to bump up a few spots before the Early Signing Period.

The coaching staff is searching for the final pieces to fill out what's been a productive cycle thus far.

Evaluations are ongoing on early film from prospects on the fringe. That's led to a new offer by the Seminoles.

Three-Star OT Jared Doughty Picks Up Offer From FSU

On Thursday, Florida State extended a scholarship to three-star offensive tackle Jared Doughty.

Doughty wasted no time announcing that he's set up an official visit to Tallahassee. He'll be on campus for the game against Pittsburgh on October 11. Doughty also has trips planned to Georgia, Auburn, Missouri, and Alabama.

@ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @RecruitGeorgia @247recruiting @247Sports @On3sports @benjaminwolk @BenMoore247 @milesjordan40 @CoachTreySmith @SECrecruitnews @niketaq @Postdacoach @des_bowles pic.twitter.com/SrmNIS7KuS
— Jared’Jay Doughty (@JaredDoughty55) September 19, 2025

The Georgia native pledged to Georgia State in June. However, he backed off that commitment earlier this month, shortly after picking up offers from Georgia, Auburn, and Missouri.

Doughty isn't believed to have visited Florida State previously.

The 6-foot-5.5, 300-pound offensive tackle is regarded as the No. 912 overall prospect, the No. 75 OT, and the No. 96 recruit in Georgia in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.

The Seminoles will have to make quite the impression to stave off a few SEC powers.

FSU could certainly use it as the program remains without an offensive tackle in the class. Four-star and recent UCLA decommit Johnnie Jones is another option for the coaching staff.

Information On Florida State's 2026 class

Florida State holds 23 verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 14 in the country.

The Seminoles previously landed three-star offensive lineman Da'Ron Parks, three-star offensive lineman Jakobe Green, three-star offensive lineman Michael Iontata, and three-star offensive lineman Luke Francis.