FSU Seminoles lead for top 100 safety Leland Walker ahead of visit

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FSU Seminoles lead for top 100 safety Leland Walker ahead of visit
Summary

The Florida State Seminoles are identified as the "perceived leader" for four-star safety Leland Walker. Walker, a top 100 recruit for 2029, is scheduled to visit FSU on August 29 during their season opener against New Mexico State. Although FSU has yet to extend a scholarship offer, recruiting expert Benjamin Wolk suggests the Seminoles have an advantage over competing programs. Walker, ranked as the No. 54 overall player and No. 6 safety by 247Sports, holds 15 scholarship offers, including prominent schools such as Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Notre Dame. His stellar freshman year at Lithonia High School featured significant defensive stats, including 51 tackles and three interceptions returned for touchdowns.

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  • Leland Walker is ranked No. 54 overall and No. 6 safety in his class.
  • He will visit FSU on August 29 for the season opener.
  • Walker had a standout freshman season with 51 tackles and three interception touchdowns.
  • FSU has not yet offered him a scholarship but is viewed as the leader in his recruitment.
  • Walker holds 15 scholarship offers from various top programs.
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The FSU Seminoles are the "perceived leader" for four-star 2029 safety Leland Walker, one of the top players in the country.

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