Top FSU football target commits to rival Florida Gators

Florida State was dealt a setback on the recruiting trail to end off the week.

The Seminoles beat out the Gators for a top prospect on Thursday, now Florida has responded with a victory of its own.

READ MORE: Florida State lands four-star wideout Brandon Bennett over Gators and Bulldogs On Friday, four-star running back Carsyn Baker announced he was committing to Florida over Florida State, South Carolina, and Ohio State.

The Seminoles got the final visit leading up to his decision as Baker was in Tallahassee last weekend.

Obviously, that didn't matter with the blue-chip recruit going off the board to the Gators.

Baker was one of Florida State's top targets in the backfield.

Head coach Mike Norvell continues to search for another recruit to add alongside four-star running back Amari Thomas.

As a junior, Baker rushed 145 times for 1,282 yards and 13 touchdowns while catching nine passes for 89 yards.

He rushed for 100+ yards in six games, including a season-high eight carries for 149 yards and a touchdown in a 52-16 victory against Mays High School on August 23.

The 6-foot-0.5, 195-pound running back is regarded as the No.

187 overall prospect, the No.

15 RB, and the No.

22 recruit in Georgia in the 2026 class according to the 247Sports composite ratings.

Florida State holds 11 verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No.

30 in the country.

Other targets at running back include four-star Derrek Cooper, four-star Ezavier Crowell, and four-star Jae Lamar.

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 Four-Star WR Brandon Bennett Three-Star DB Sean Johnson Three-Star LB Karon Maycock Three-Star OL Michael Ionata Three-Star OL Xavier Payne Three-Star DL Wihtlley Cadeau Who Does Florida State Have At Running Back For The 2025 Season? Redshirt Senior Roydell Williams Redshirt Senior Caziah Holmes Redshirt Junior Jaylin Lucas Redshirt Sophomore Samuel Singleton Jr.

Sophomore Kam Davis Redshirt Freshman Zay Parks Redshirt Freshman Jeremiah Johnson True Freshman Ousmane Kromah READ MORE: Coveted recruiting target has disappointing news for Florida State football Stick with NoleGameday for more FREE coverage of Florida State Football throughout the offseason Follow NoleGameday on and Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and TikTok More Florida State News Florida State offers son of NFL legend and Heisman Trophy winner Florida State lands near top of ACC for 2025 offseason moves Who is Florida States biggest rival? We've ranked them Kickoff times set for four key 2025 Florida State football games.

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