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Florida State's recruiting along the defensive line has been shaky to this point of the year. The Seminoles have yet to land a prospect on the defensive front and one of their top local targets just committed elsewhere. On Sunday, four-star defensive end Camron Brooks announced he was pledging to Cal over FSU, Clemson, and Ohio State, among others.
Brooks made his decision following a visit out west to check out the Golden Bears in person. READ MORE: Kansas City Chiefs sign priority undrafted free agent from FSU Football This obviously came as a surprise to the Seminoles as Brooks is a longtime target from just down the road in Thomasville. Florida State has hosted him countless times in Tallahassee and the program has an official visit scheduled for June 6.
It's unclear if Brooks plans to continue visiting other schools following his commitment. The Seminoles won't slow down on trying to flip him before the Early Signing Period. Brooks is coming off a junior season at Thomas County Central High School where he totaled 15 tackles, 6.
5 tackles for loss, four sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. He had two tackles for loss in two separate games and recorded a sack in four of his ten appearances. Brooks helped guide the school to a 10-2 record and an appearance in the state playoff quarterfinals.
He also plays basketball at the prep level. The Georgia native was limited by injuries for most of the season. He appears to be fully recovered for his senior year.
The 6-foot-2.5, 225-pound defensive end is regarded as the No. 166 overall prospect, the No.
19 EDGE, and the No. 22 recruit in Georgia in the 2026 class according to 247Sports. Brooks was last on Florida State's campus on March 25 for an unofficial visit.
The Seminoles hold nine verbal commitments in their 2026 class which ranks No. 17 in the country according to 247Sports. Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2026 Class? Four-Star WR Efrem White Four-Star WR Darryon Williams Four-Star DB Darryl Bell III Four-Star RB Amari Thomas Four-Star DB Tedarius Hughes Three-Star LB Karon Maycock Three-Star DB Sean Johnson Three-Star OL Michael Ionata Three-Star OL Xavier Payne Who Does Florida State Have At Defensive End For The 2025 Season? Redshirt Senior Jaden Jones Redshirt Senior Deamontae Diggs Redshirt Junior James Williams Redshirt Junior Deante McCray Redshirt Sophomore Grant Fielder True Freshman Tylon Lee True Freshman LaJesse Harrold True Freshman Mandrell Desir True Freshman Darryll Desir READ MORE: 3 key positions FSU Football must address during spring transfer portal window Stick with NoleGameday for more FREE coverage of Florida State Football throughout the offseason Follow NoleGameday on and Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok Young defensive lineman transferring after one year with FSU Football Former FSU starter sends message after entering transfer portal Top recruit has bad news for FSU Football Florida State's offensive line depth takes a hit as another Seminole enters portal.
