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Elite in-state athlete names Florida State his top school
TL;DR
Za'Kari Johnson, a top 2028 athlete, has named Florida State as his leading school after visiting. He also considers Miami and Syracuse in his recruitment process.
Key points
- Za'Kari Johnson is a 2028 blue-chip athlete.
- He visited Florida State and received an offer the next day.
- Johnson also considers Miami and Syracuse for recruitment.
- He had notable stats in his sophomore year at Plantation High School.
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Za'Kari Johnson
Florida State hosted 2028 blue-chip athlete Za'Kari Johnson for an unofficial visit back in September when they played the East Texas A&M Lions. The very next day, the Seminoles extended him an offer.
The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder was back on campus in January for a Junior Day event. As things stand currently, Johnson has three schools that are setting the pace in his recruitment.
"Miami, Florida State and Syracuse," Johnson told Noles247.
As a sophomore, Johnson made an impact on both sides of the ball at Plantation High School. He finished with 551 passing yards with seven touchdowns to three interceptions while racking up 777 rushing yards and nine scores on the ground offensively. On defense, Johnson registered 10 tackles, one interception (ran back for a score), four pass breakups, and one fumble recovery.
In terms of his recruitment at FSU, safeties coach Evan Cooper is at the forefront and the main reason why they have the top spot.
"Florida State, coach Coop [safeties coach Evan Cooper] talks to me almost every day," said Johnson. "I've been talking to the offensive coordinator [Tim Harris Jr.]. I talk to almost all of the coaches there."
247Sports doesn't have a ranking for Johnson. Rivals' industry rankings have him listed as the nation's No. 280 prospect, the No. 13 athlete, and the No. 34 player in the state of Florida.
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Q&A
What schools are leading in Za'Kari Johnson's recruitment?
Za'Kari Johnson is considering Florida State, Miami, and Syracuse as the top schools in his recruitment.
What were Za'Kari Johnson's stats during his sophomore year?
In his sophomore year, Johnson had 551 passing yards with seven touchdowns, 777 rushing yards with nine touchdowns, and made 10 tackles on defense.
When did Florida State extend an offer to Za'Kari Johnson?
Florida State extended an offer to Za'Kari Johnson the day after his unofficial visit in September.