SEC and ACC schools pursue four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson from FSU
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson, committed to Florida State's 2027 recruiting class, is being pursued by multiple schools including Miami and Auburn. Johnson recently visited Texas A&M and is contemplating his future as FSU's recent on-field struggles raise concerns about head coach Mike Norvell's job security. Johnson expressed that he needs FSU to win games to maintain his commitment. He has also reclassified to 2027, forgoing his senior year of high school, which has attracted further interest from other programs. A significant matchup against Alabama may be pivotal for FSU's efforts to retain him.
- •Za'Kari Johnson is a top-100 recruit in the 2027 class.
- •Johnson has visited Texas A&M and Miami recently.
- •He has reclassified to 2027, skipping his senior year.
- •FSU faces Alabama this weekend, impacting Johnson's decision.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — SEC, ACC schools working to flip elite athlete from Florida State
"Florida State is going to have a tough time holding on to four-star athlete Za'Kari Johnson with several teams pushing for a flip.
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