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Florida State football is on the verge of a major recruiting breakthrough, with the departure of top quarterback Israel Abrams to Miami reshaping the entire quarterback landscape. As Abrams' commitment to Miami—despite no prior visit—sends shockwaves through the recruiting world, the domino effect has cleared the path for Florida State to emerge as the clear frontrunner for Champ Mons, the top quarterback in the state and arguably the nation. With Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Miami all now out of the picture for Mons, and with Florida State being the only in-state school still in contention, the Seminoles are positioned to land their most coveted quarterback recruit in years. The episode reveals that this isn't just a shift in rankings—it's a strategic realignment driven by on-field performance, mutual interest, and the rare alignment of timing, geography, and program stability. The potential signing of Mons would mark a historic moment: the first in-state quarterback to commit to FSU since James Blackman in 2016, ending a six-year drought and signaling a potential turning point in the program’s rebuild. Beyond the quarterback race, Florida State made significant ground with several key recruits. Ty Keyes, a dynamic running back with a strong bond with coach Cam Martin, is now clearly leading FSU in his recruitment. AJ Pauly, a massive defensive lineman, signaled serious intent by saying he doesn’t need official visits—implying he’s close to a decision.
Florida State is now the clear favorite to land Champ Mons, the top quarterback in Florida, after Miami’s surprise commitment of Israel Abrams cleared the path.
Champ Mons would be the first in-state quarterback to commit to FSU since James Blackman in 2016, ending a six-year drought.
Ty Keyes is now a leading candidate for FSU, with his recruitment driven by a strong bond with running backs coach Cam Martin and FSU’s creative offensive scheme.
AJ Pauly, a 6'4" defensive lineman, signaled he’s close to a decision by stating he doesn’t need official visits—indicating strong intent to commit.
George Lamins has returned for a second visit, showing FSU’s ability to re-engage top targets even after slipping from the top schools.
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Welcome to The Warpath: Recruiting Season Begins
Nick Carlisle and Matt Lassere kick off the episode with a lighthearted exchange about the Warchant charity golf tournament, setting a casual tone before diving into the week’s recruiting developments.
Visitors on Campus: Ground Gained and Lost
Florida State made significant strides with key visitors including Andre Adams, Ty Keyes, AJ Pauly, AJ Randall, and Sean Green. While Adams remains a Virginia Tech lean, FSU made strong impressions on others, particularly Keyes and Pauly.
Ty Keyes: The Cam Martin Effect
“He said, when we asked him what his factors would be when it comes down to a decision, we talked about the playbook being one of the factors and saying how he'll be used. And I think he likes how Florida State uses their running backs, right? Of a lot of screens and wildcat kind of stuff.”
AJ Pauly: A Visit That Speaks Volumes
“I don't think I need to go on official visits to see and learn everything that I need to learn about the programs that I'm considering.”
George Lamins: Re-Engaging a Top Target
George Lamins, once out of FSU’s top schools, returned for a second visit, signaling that the Seminoles are still in the hunt for the elite linebacker.
“There's only one school left in the state that doesn't have their quarterback, and that is Florida State.”
“I don't think I need to go on official visits to see and learn everything that I need to learn about the programs that I'm considering.”
“He said, when we asked him what his factors would be when it comes down to a decision, we talked about the playbook being one of the factors and saying how he'll be used. And I think he likes how Florida State uses their running backs, right? Of a lot of screens and wildcat kind of stuff.”
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florida state football
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matt lassere
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champ mons
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nick carlisle
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miami hurricanes
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caden henderson
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israel abrams
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ty keyes
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george lamins
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cam martin
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