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Key FSU cornerback target commits to another ACC program
TL;DR
Four-star cornerback Chase Johnson has committed to Virginia Tech, choosing them over Florida State and Louisville. This decision impacts FSU's 2027 recruiting class, which currently lacks cornerback commitments.
Key points
- Chase Johnson committed to Virginia Tech.
- He was previously a top target for Florida State.
- Johnson is ranked No. 37 cornerback in the 2027 class.
- FSU currently has no cornerback commitments.
- Virginia Tech offered him a scholarship on April 30.
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Back in late March, four-star cornerback Chase Johnson said the FSU Seminoles were the top school in his recruitment, something that is no longer the case. Johnson committed to James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies on Thursday night, according to 247Sports.
Johnson is from Swainsboro, Georgia, and picked Virginia Tech over the Seminoles and Louisville Cardinals. While FSU had been recruiting him since August 2025, Virginia Tech offered him a scholarship on April 30 and landed his commitment shortly after. He was set to take an official visit to Tallahassee in June, but that now looks to be in doubt.
He is ranked as the No. 366 overall player and No. 37 cornerback in the 247Sports composite. He is also the No. 41 player from Georgia.
New FSU cornerbacks coach Blue Adams has struggled to get blue-chip prospects on campus since being hired, with Johnson was one of the few they appeared to have a good shot at landing. Missing out on him is a blow to their 2027 recruiting class that could be tough to solve. The Seminoles currently have six commits, including three at safety, but none at cornerback.
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Q&A
Why did Chase Johnson choose Virginia Tech over Florida State?
Chase Johnson committed to Virginia Tech after receiving an offer on April 30, 2023, and he felt it was the best fit for him.
How does Chase Johnson's commitment affect Florida State's recruiting class?
Johnson's commitment is a setback for Florida State's 2027 recruiting class, which now has no cornerback commitments despite having six overall.
What is Chase Johnson's ranking among cornerbacks in the 2027 class?
Chase Johnson is ranked as the No. 37 cornerback and the No. 366 overall player in the 247Sports composite rankings.