Florida State offers top 100-prospect committed to Auburn Tigers

The Seminoles have offered a blue-chip defender who is pledged to Auburn.

Shadarius Toodle/Twitter

Florida State's coaching staff has had a heavy focus on the recruiting trail throughout January. Whether it's traveling around the country to meet with prospects or hosting talent on campus in Tallahassee, the Seminoles are dialed in on finding ways to upgrade their roster.

On Friday, FSU extended a scholarship offer to four-star linebacker and Auburn commitment, Shadarius Toodle. He referred to head coach Mike Norvell and defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr. when revealing the news on social media.

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Toodle pledged to the Tigers back in July but his recruitment is still picking up. Outside of the Seminoles, Georgia also offered him earlier this month. Toodle was last on Florida State's campus in April of last year for an unofficial visit. The coaching staff will need to prioritize getting him back to town in the near future.

During his junior season, Toodle starred on both sides of the ball for Cottage Hill Christian Academy. He totaled 157 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, two sacks, and an interception. Toodle also added 47 rushes for 297 yards and three touchdowns while catching 15 passes for 197 yards.

Blessed To Receive An Offer From The University of Florida State @psurtain23 @Coach_Norvell @FSUFootball @FSU_Barstool @MohrRecruiting @adamgorney @BenThomasPreps @RivalsFriedman @BHoward_11 @HallTechSports1 @_MrJns @ChadSimmons_ @CalebJ_Rivals @samspiegs pic.twitter.com/scpD3oLmpv

— Shadarius Toodle (@D1Shadarius1) January 31, 2025

Toodle had nine games of 10+ tackles, including three contests where he reached 20 tackles. He recorded 20 tackles and four tackles for loss in a 26-20 loss to Washington County High School on August 23.

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound linebacker is regarded as the No. 74 overall prospect, the No. 5 LB, and the No. 5 recruit in Alabama in the 2026 class according to 247Sports

Florida State holds six verbal commitments in its 2026 class which ranks No. 10 in the country. The Seminoles haven't landed a linebacker yet.

Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2026 Class?

Four-Star WR Efrem White

Four-Star WR Darryon Williams

Four-Star DB Darryl Bell III

Four-Star RB Amari Clemons

Three-Star DB Tedarius Hughes

Three-Star OL Xavier Payne

Who Does Florida State Have At Linebacker For The 2025 Season?

Redshirt Senior Stefon Thompson

Senior Elijah Herring

Redshirt Junior Omar Graham Jr.

Redshirt Junior AJ Cottrill

Junior Blake Nichelson

Junior Justin Cryer

Redshirt Sophomore Caleb LaVallee

Redshirt Sophomore Brandon Torres

Redshirt Freshman Timir Hickman-Collins

Redshirt Freshman Jayden Parrish

Redshirt Freshman Gav Holman

True Freshman Ethan Pritchard

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