With Georgia acquiring five-star defensive back KJ Bolden and Florida State failing to close on top prospect Jeremiah Smith, the team has had a dismal Early Signing Period. Although the Seminoles have a strong class in their midst, they have once again suffered some significant losses at the end of the recruiting year.
At least one candidate who arrived on Wednesday with a decision to make will be included in the program. During a signing ceremony at his high school, three-star defensive lineman D’Nas White declared he was taking his talents to Tallahassee.
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White opted with the Seminoles over Tennessee and Miami. After making his official visit two weeks ago, he ultimately decided to attend Florida State in large part because of his rapport with the coaching staff.
“I simply enjoy the energy and the supporters,” White previously told NoleGameday. “I have a good relationship with the coaches and they’re real loyal.”
White grew close to defensive tackles coach Odell Haggins throughout his recruitment. He will get the chance to train with a coach who has a track record of success both on and off the field.
“It was fantastic,” White remarked. “He’s real genuine, he’s a great person, a great coach, and he’s amazing.”
During his senior season, the native of North Carolina amassed 45 tackles, nine tackles for loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and two pass deflections. He took part in the Carolinas Shrine Bowl.
In the 2024 class, 247Sports ranks the 6-foot-4, 333-pound defensive lineman as the No. 683 overall prospect, the No. 74 DL, and the No. 22 recruit in the state of North Carolina.
Florida State currently has 22 signees in its 2024 class, which 247Sports ranks as the 10th best in the nation overall.
Throughout the day, NoleGameday will keep up with Florida State’s Early Signing Period conclusion. All of the upcoming announcements are listed in our prospect tracker, which you can view HERE.
