Florida State targeting 2028 defensive lineman Fine Taufatofua Vailahi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Florida State University is actively recruiting 2028 defensive lineman Fine Taufatofua Vailahi, a former Byron Nelson High School player now at West High School in Utah. Vailahi's recruitment has surged this spring and summer, with FSU standing out among several programs, including Tennessee and UCLA. He visited FSU earlier this year and had a positive experience interacting with head coach Mike Norvell and the coaching staff. The Seminoles aim to bring Vailahi to campus for a game visit this season to further their recruiting efforts.
- •Fine Taufatofua Vailahi is a 2028 defensive lineman.
- •He transferred from Byron Nelson High School to West High School in Utah.
- •FSU has made him feel like a recruiting priority.
- •He had a positive visit to FSU earlier this year.
- •The Seminoles hope to host him for a game visit this season.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — FSU standing out to 2028 defensive lineman
"The Florida State Seminoles are making big waves in the recruiting of 2028 defensive lineman Fine Taufatofua Vailahi.
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