Za’Kari Johnson commits to Florida State from Miami Carol City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 12:59 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Za’Kari Johnson, a four-star athlete from Miami Carol City, has committed to Florida State. He chose the Seminoles over offers from schools including Miami, Auburn, and Notre Dame. Ranked No. 296 overall and No. 9 among athletes in the 2027 recruiting class, Johnson has transferred from Plantation to Carol City and plans to reclassify for the upcoming prep season. He joins a growing FSU recruiting class led by secondary coach Pat Surtain.
- •Johnson is a four-star prospect in the 2027 cycle.
- •He previously played quarterback and defensive back in high school.
- •The Seminoles' recruiting efforts are led by secondary coach Pat Surtain.
- •Florida State is building a top-ranked recruiting class.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — FSU earns commitment from blue-chip athlete Za’Kari Johnson
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — 4-star athlete Za’Kari Johnson commits to Florida State
"Florida State football added a major piece to its 2027 class on Tuesday, earning a commitment from four-star athlete Za’Kari Johnson. He’s considered the No. 21 athlete in the 2027 class by the 247Sports Composite Rankins, No. 349 overall. The 6-foot-1, 196-pound prospect out of Opa Locka chose the Seminoles over offers from Georgia, Indiana, […]
"Miami Carol City four-star athlete Za’Kari Johnson has committed to Florida State. He chose the Seminoles over offers from Miami, Auburn, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and others. Johnson is the No. 296 overall prospect and No. 9 athlete in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 1:42 AMFSU earns commitment from blue-chip athlete Za’Kari Johnson
Florida State football added a major piece to its 2027 class on Tuesday, earning a commitment from four-star athlete Za’Kari Johnson. He’s considered the No. 21 athlete in the 2027 class by the 247Sports Composite Rankins, No. 349 overall. The 6-foot-1, 196-pound prospect out of Opa Locka chose the Seminoles over offers from Georgia, Indiana, […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 12:59 AM4-star athlete Za’Kari Johnson commits to Florida State
Miami Carol City four-star athlete Za’Kari Johnson has committed to Florida State. He chose the Seminoles over offers from Miami, Auburn, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and others. Johnson is the No. 296 overall prospect and No. 9 athlete in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting […]
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