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FSU elite athlete commit says he could be flipped by another school

Florida State has hit a rough patch in athletic recruitment following consecutive seasons of only seven victories, resulting in recent decommitments such as three-year tight end prospect Connor Winn. Despite the turbulent stretch, top-tier pledge Za'Kari Johnson remains committed for now, though he recently toured competing programs including Auburn and Miami and admitted another university could potentially sway him.

Program leadership under head coach Mike Norvell faces intense scrutiny regarding job security, and Johnson acknowledged that a coaching departure would likely sever his ties to the institution. The standout recruit maintains strong connections to Norvell and safeties instructor Evan Cooper, while drawing interest from additional suitors like Texas A&M and Florida.

Johnson prepares to travel for an unofficial campus visit this weekend as the team hosts Virginia, followed by an official trip later in October for the matchup against Clemson.

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