FSU Seminoles offensive tackle target 'connected' with Mike Norvell

The Florida State Seminoles do not currently have an offensive lineman committed in their 2027 recruiting class, something that offensive line coach Herb Hand has to change. He is working to make sure they do not have the same issues in the 2028 cycle and is heavily recruiting Nation Farmer, a four-star offensive tackle prospect.

They are far from the only school recruiting the Baltimore, Maryland native, who is set to attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, getting him much closer to Tallahassee. The 6-foot-6, 286-pounder has over 20 scholarship offers, but the Seminoles are among the three schools standing out.

They are currently battling the Tennessee Volunteers and Auburn Tigers at the top of his recruitment, with Farmer admitting the Vols are currently at the top to Chad Simmons of Rivals. However, he made it very clear that FSU is still in a good spot, thanks to head coach Mike Norvell.

“I had about a 30-minute conversation with Coach Norvell in his office," he explained. "I really connected with him and the staff. Florida State has shown a lot of interest and I feel like that’s a place where I could be.”

Farmer is ranked as the No. 209 overall player and No. 24 offensive tackle in the Rivals industry ranking. He is also the No. 25 player from Florida.

FSU's 2028 recruiting class is off to a solid start, with the Seminoles already having commitments from three-star athlete Chayse Brown and three-star tight end Troy Silberzahn, who are both from Florida. It is early, but adding an offensive lineman like Farmer to the class would be a major boost, especially considering their struggles at the position.

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