USA TODAY’s Florida Network released the first version of the Top 100, and in-state schools already hold plenty of commitments from the top players in the class of 2026.
Florida State holds more commitments from Top 100 players than any other in-state program in the first edition of the rankings. Of the Noles’ eight in-state pledges, seven debuted in the Top 100.
Miami holds four commitments from Top 100 players (all inside the top 40), while Florida’s lone commit of the 2026 cycle sits inside the top 50.
Here are the Seminole commits that cracked the Top 100, in order of ranking:
Darryon Williams, Plant
USA TODAY Florida Network Rank: No. 35
Position: Athlete (No. 2 ATH in the state)
Height, weight: 5 feet 11, 165 pounds
Darryl Bell III, Goleman
USA TODAY Florida Network Rank: No. 43
Position: Safety (No. 6 safety in the state)
Height, weight: 6-0, 192 pounds
Amari Thomas, Blountstown
USA TODAY Florida Network Rank: No. 46
Position: Running back (No. 3 RB in the state)
Height, weight: 5-10, 190 pounds
Tedarius Hughes, Miami Northwestern
USA TODAY Florida Network Rank: No. 63
Position: Safety (No. 8 safety in the state)
Height, weight: 6-2, 170 pounds
Xavier Payne, Jones
USA TODAY Florida Network Rank: No. 66
Position: Offensive Tackle (No. 6 OT in the state)
Height, weight: 6-7, 320 pounds
Efrem White, Vero Beach
USA TODAY Florida Network Rank: No. 69
Position: Athlete (No. 4 ATH in the state)
Height, weight: 6-1½, 155 pounds
Karon Maycock, Miami Central
USA TODAY Florida Network Rank: No. 100
Position: Linebacker/safety (No. 11 LB in the state)
Height, weight: 6-1, 200 pounds
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FSU football has early lead in in-state recruiting with seven of our Top 100 prospects
Reporting by Nick Wilson, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Tallahassee Democrat
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