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Florida State joins top five for 2028 linebacker Deshawn Simmons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Summary

Florida State hosted 2028 four-star linebacker Deshawn Simmons on campus for a recruitment camp. Simmons, who previously visited FSU last summer and attended a game against Miami, named the Seminoles among his top five schools, alongside Alabama, Miami, Georgia, and LSU. His latest visit to Tallahassee left a strong impression, with Simmons praising the new facilities and coaching staff, particularly linebackers coach Ernie Sims. Simmons is currently ranked as the No. 132 overall prospect and the No. 9 linebacker nationally, holding over 30 offers from various programs.

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  • •Deshawn Simmons visited FSU for a camp on June 9, 2026.
  • •He listed FSU as one of his top five school choices.
  • •Simmons praised the new facilities and coaches during his visit.
  • •He is a four-star recruit from Texas with over 30 offers.
  • •Simmons ranks as the No. 132 overall prospect in his class.
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  • 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — FSU makes strong impression on elite 2028 LB, named top five school
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Florida State has made waves in the recruitment of 2028 four-star linebacker Deshawn Simmons. He named them in his top five schools.

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