FSU Strikes Again: 4-Star LB Flips Commitment from Auburn to Florida State Seminoles Football, Snubbing Miami, Ole Miss, and Florida in High-Stakes Recruiting Battle
Florida State continues its red-hot recruiting streak as the Seminoles land a major flip in the 2025 class. Four-star linebacker Jamari Henderson, who had previously committed to Auburn, has officially changed course and pledged his future to FSU. In doing so, he rejected heavy interest from Miami, Ole Miss, and Florida, marking a significant win for head coach Mike Norvell and his staff in an increasingly competitive recruiting landscape.
Henderson, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound linebacker out of Georgia, is ranked among the top 20 linebackers in the nation and brings elite speed, physicality, and football IQ to the field. Known for his sideline-to-sideline range and ability to diagnose plays quickly, Henderson fits perfectly into the aggressive defensive scheme FSU has built under coordinator Adam Fuller. His commitment strengthens a 2025 class already ranked among the best in the country and signals that Florida State is not just back — it’s building for long-term dominance.
The flip is particularly significant given the schools involved. Auburn had hoped to hold onto Henderson as a key piece of its defensive rebuild, while Miami, Ole Miss, and Florida were all pushing hard late in the cycle. Each of those programs had hosted Henderson on unofficial or official visits in recent months, but the Seminoles’ consistency and defensive pedigree ultimately swayed his decision.
This recruiting win also underscores Florida State’s resurgence on and off the field. After a strong 2024 season and a top-tier NFL Draft showing, the Seminoles have become one of the most attractive destinations in the South for elite defensive talent. Norvell and his staff have built strong relationships and shown a clear vision for player development — two factors that clearly appealed to Henderson and his family.
With Henderson now in the fold, FSU’s linebacker corps for the future looks even more formidable. He joins an already loaded class featuring other top defensive prospects, making the Seminoles’ 2025 haul one of the most impressive in the nation. As the season approaches, fans in Tallahassee have every reason to be optimistic — not just for what lies ahead this fall, but for the years to come as well.
In the cutthroat world of SEC and ACC recruiting battles, Florida State just landed a major statement win — and may not be done yet.
