Tracking FSU football signees, commits, targets during 2018’s Early Signing Period

The 2018 Early Signing Period (ESP) is set to begin on Wednesday and run through Friday, during which time we expect most of Florida State’s commitments to turn their non-binding verbal pledges into official written commitments. We here at Tomahawk Nation will have you covered throughout this crucial process, so be sure to check back often, as we’ll update this piece as letters of intent are signed. Italicized players are expected to enroll early.

Players who have signed with Florida State:

• Tru Thompson, 3-star DT; Grayson (Logansville, GA)
• Derrick McLendon, 3-star WDE; Tucker (Tucker, GA)
• Jaleel McRae, 4-star OLB; IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
• Curtis Fann, 4-star SDE; Emanuel County Institute (Twin City, GA)
• Malcolm Ray, 3-star DT; Miami Carol City (Opa Locka, FL)— previous USF Commit
• Kevon Glenn, 3-star ILB; Dutchtown (Hampton, GA)
• Maurice Goolsby, 3-star WR; Dunnellon (Dunnellon, FL)
• Renardo Green, 3-star CB; Wekiva (Apopka, FL)
• Jarvis Brownlee, 3-star CB; Miami Carol City (Opa Locka, FL)
• Jay Williams, 3-star JUCO OT; Grossmont College (El Cajon, CA)
• Maurice Smith, 3-star OG; Miami Central (Miami, FL)
• Kalen DeLoach, 4-star OLB; Islands (Savannah, GA)
• Raymond Woodie III, 4-star ATH; Florida State University School (Tallahassee, FL)
• Dontae Lucas, 4-star OG; IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)

FSU targets who have signed with another school:

• Derick Hall, 4-star WDE; Gulfport (Gulfport, MS)— Auburn
• Derick Hunter, 4-star SDE; Dunbar (Fort Myers, FL)— Texas A&M
• Sam Howell, 4-star QB; Sun Valley (Monroe, NC)— North Carolina
• Will Putnam, 4-star OG; Plant (Tampa, FL)— Clemson

’Nole verbal commits who are not expected to sign until National Signing Day in February:

• Akeem Dent, 5-star CB; Palm Beach Central (West Palm Beach, FL)
• Nick Cross, 4-star S; DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD)
• Brendan Gant, 4-star S; Kathleen (Lakeland, FL)
• Travis Jay, 4-star CB; Madison County (Madison, FL)
• Quashon Fuller, 4-star SDE; Lehigh Senior (Lehigh Acres, FL)