#Tribe26 Early Signing Period: Tracker, live updates and discussion thread as FSU signs 32 players

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos...

Thanks for joining us at Tomahawk Nation for the 2026 Early Signing Period! Whether you’re a grizzled veteran, a long-time lurker, or new around here, we’re glad to have you with us as we close another chapter in FSU’s high school and JUCO recruiting efforts.

We’ll be updating this article as the first day of the Early Signing Period gets underway with all of Florida State’s newest signees.

2026 Florida State signing class

• 3-star offensive linemanNikau Hepi
• 3-star offensive linemanLuke Francis
• 3-star offensive linemanMike Ionata
• 4-star defensive back Chauncy Kennon
• 4-star tight endXaiver Tiller
• 3-star defensive linemanChris Carbin
• 3-star defensive backJordan Crutchfield
• 4-star wide receiverEfrem White
• 3-star offensive linemanJakobe Green
• 4-star defensive linemanFranklin Whitley
• 3-star defensive linemanJudah Daniels
• 3-star athleteDarryon Williams
• 3-star offensive linemanSteven Pickard
• 3-star defensive linemanDamaad Lewis
• 3-star offensive linemanSteven Moore (JUCO)
• 4-star wide receiverBrandon Bennett
• 3-star linebackerNoah LaValle
• 3-star wide receiverJonah “JP” Winston
• 3-star defensive linemanJalen Anderson (JUCO)
• 3-star tight endCorbyn Fordham
• 3-star linebackerKaron Maycock
• 4-star quarterbackJaden O’Neal
• 4-star linebackerIzayia Williams
• 3-star defensive linemanWihtlley Cadeau
• 4-star defensive backTre Bell III
• 4-star running backAmari Thomas
• 3-star linebackerDaylen Green
• 4-star defensive linemanEarnest Rankins
• 4-star wide receiverDevin Carter
• 3-star defensive linemanJaemin Pinckney
• 3-star defensive linemanCam Brooks
• 4-star wide receiverJasen Lopez

Early Signing Period FAQs

When is the Early Signing Period?

• December 3-5, 2025.

When is National Signing Day?

• February 4, 2026.

What’s the difference between the Early Signing Period (ESP) and National Signing Day (NSD)?

• The ESP is the soonest date that high school and junior college athletes can sign with their schools. It is not required for athletes to sign during the ESP, but over the past half-decade, the ESP has become the de facto NSD of old. The majority of prospects now sign during the ESP.

Will FSU’s full 2026 class sign during the ESP?

• With the recent statement of Mike Norvell’s return for the 2026 season, we expect the vast majority of the class, if not the entire class, to sign during the ESP. Things can certainly change based on coordinator/assistant coach movement but we are not aware of any FSU commits who plan to delay their signings as of now.

Can FSU still add signees after the ESP?

• Yes. It happened last year and could happen again this year based on who is still available and FSU’s needs moving forward.

When does the transfer portal open?

• The transfer portal will be open for a two week period only, from January 2-16, 2026. Exceptions exist for coaching changes (a 15-day window that starts five days after the new coach is hired) and CFP playoff participants who play on or after January 12 (five days after final game to enter the portal).

We will have a separate ongoing discussion thread for the portal.

More at NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos