Key commit says he's still strong to FSU despite taking other visits

Florida State secured a commitment from four-star recruit Za Kari Johnson in July. However, other schools have intensified their efforts to lure him away from the Seminoles. The Miami Hurricanes, Johnson's rivals, are among the schools that visited him recently and expressed interest in him joining their program. Johnson also took a visit to Texas A&M, where they were leading after his trip.

Despite the competition, Johnson remains committed to Florida State, but he needs the team to win games. "It stands good right now. I need them to win though," Johnson told Warchant. His relationship with head coach Mike Norvell and safeties coach Evan Cooper played a significant role in his decision to join the Seminoles. Johnson emphasized that safeties coach Evan Cooper was the reason he committed to FSU.

Florida State faces a significant challenge this Saturday against the Alabama Crimson Tide, which would put them in danger of falling to 1-2 on the season. They need to secure wins to retain the commitment of Johnson and other players in their 2027 class. Regardless of the outcome of the Alabama game, Florida State must work hard to maintain their recruiting class, as they have limited room for error.