Noles247 Staff Meeting: Recruiting

I think that whatever happens with the season will determine who comes to FSU or not. Coach Fisher did a very good job with depth and kids today want to play with a winner plus a school that will prepare them to the NFL. Besides finding talent is coach fisher thing

We are all pretty much in agreement that Florida State is running third behind Georgia and Alabama, hence Josh and I believe it would be a 'shock' if Tunsil signed with Florida State.

Tunsil likes Coach Trickett a great deal, but for some reason everything else about Florida State hasn't really clicked with him. It may simply be that he enjoys the atmosphere around the other two programs, or his connection with Coach Saban and Coach Richt, or it may just be a case where he feels the other two programs will win more championships while he is there.

That's just speculation at this point, as Tunsil is pretty quiet about the whole process.

Florida State needs to get him on campus for an official visit, have Jernigan host him and that would give them one final shot...

1. Pretty simple. Proof is in the pudding. Fisher sold/implemented his "process" and after 2-3 years of re-stocking the depth charts with top to bottom talent, he needs wins to sustain the momentum on the recruiting trail. In addition, kids value a program that can prepare them for Sunday's. Recruits will take notice, and become less concerned over depth charts once FSU is pumping out early round/high profile draft choices.

2. Assuming we hold onto Levenberry and regain a firm commitment from Stevens, to "ensure" a Top 5 Class, the 3 that "must" be in this class IMO are Matthew Thomas, Leon McQuay III, and Alex Collins. However, I think we need 2 of Za'Darius Smith, Mac Alexander, or Stacy Coley, to actually finish Top 5 unless something crazy goes down with a player like Tunsil, Carl Lawson, Tim Williams, or Priest Willis.

3. Offensive Target: Alex Collins / Defensive Target: Za'Darius Smith (based on sheer need at the position)

4. Since Tunsil giving FSU some burn seems to be the default answer here, I'll go with EJ Levenberry. Today, at this point in time, I'd be shocked if he actually signs his LOI with FSU in February.

5. Not sure who the player may be, but I'll say the big name addition will be at the DE Position. If I were looking at currently committed players, it looks like Carl Lawson's name is picking up steam. If were looking at uncommitted players, I'll throw Tim Williams name in the ring as the player who jumps on board along with Za'Darius Smith.