# @norvellcentral on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2026-07-12T11:19:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NorvellCentral (@norvellcentral) — https://gondola.cc/norvellcentral

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Florida State missed out on Class of 2027 four-star interior offensive lineman DaJohn Yarborough, as he committed to California on Saturday afternoon.

This was a disappointing result for a program that needed to get offensive linemen in their 2027 recruiting class, especially considering that California hasn’t been the model of success either. Unfortunately, the Seminoles have had their fair share of failures on the high school recruiting front.

Many offensive linemen that they were interested in have pledged elsewhere, so the task will be that much more complicated with having to flip them from other schools where they will likely have to pay them more NIL resources.

They need to expand the target board and give them more options. One offensive linemen that I would like to see them flip is four-star Jatori Williams from Phenix City, Alabama. The Seminoles were thought to be once in the lead for his recruitment, but the arch-rival Miami Hurricanes were able to secure his pledge.

This shouldn’t be viewed as a bad choice with head coach Mario Cristobal and offensive line coach Alex Mirabel being very good developers, as well as emphasizing the trenches. It also doesn’t help that the Hurricanes finally found success on the gridiron this past season with having an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Indiana.

With that said, I never thought that I would see the day that the Hurricanes have surpassed the Seminoles. Florida State has criticism surrounding the job security of head football coach Mike Norvell after his combined 7-17 record over the two seasons, so it shouldn’t be shocking that high school recruits are looking at other schools. With that said, this current regime has to find a way to turn the narrative around and get the Seminoles back on track, but it might already be too late.

Regardless of what happens, I never pull for Florida State to fail. I will forever be a fan, but right now the Seminoles need to find its groove because they have been reeling quicker and quicker by the day. #fsufootball #fsurecruiting #dajohnyarborough #floridastate #mikenorvell 

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