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Three-star defensive lineman Avrian Pauley has committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, making it more challenging for Florida State Seminoles to secure their first defensive line commitment for the 2027 recruiting cycle. Pauley, ranked No. 539 overall, had previously shown interest in FSU but is now unlikely to visit following his commitment.
The Florida State Seminoles are still looking for their first commitment along the defensive line in the 2027 recruiting cycle, something that just got even tougher with one target now headed to an SEC program.
Avrian Pauley, a three-star defensive lineman from Mobile, Alabama, committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday over FSU. Pauley visited FSU in April for a spring practice and scheduled an official visit with the Seminoles for June, but that trip seems unlikely to happen now that he has committed to Alabama. He was a newer target for the Seminoles, who extended him a scholarship offer on Jan. 23.
Pauley is ranked as the No. 539 overall player and No. 64 defensive lineman in the 247Sports composite. He is also the No. 21 player from Alabama.
FSU defensive line coach Terrance Knighton signed a large defensive line class last year as the Seminoles worked to replenish their depth, but this year has been off to a slower start. They are in a good spot with several blue-chip targets, including Sanatana Harvey, Karlos May, and Sam LeJeune, now they just need to close.
This article originally appeared on FSU Wire: FSU football target Avrian Pauley commits to Alabama
Avrian Pauley is a three-star defensive lineman from Mobile, Alabama, ranked as the No. 539 overall player and No. 64 defensive lineman in the 247Sports composite.
Avrian Pauley committed to Alabama after visiting FSU in April and receiving a scholarship offer, indicating he preferred the SEC program over the Seminoles.
Pauley's commitment to Alabama complicates Florida State's search for their first defensive line commitment in the 2027 recruiting cycle, as they were targeting him among other blue-chip prospects.

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