Florida State's running back board has taken various hits since the beginning of May. In recent weeks, four-star Ty Keys (Miami) and four-star Brayden Tyson (South Carolina) have ended up elsewhere.That's left the Seminoles and running backs coach Kam Martin shuffling through their remaining options. Martin has been checking in on some of FSU's top targets as summer official visits draw closer.READ MORE: FSU’s Mike Norvell Lands At No. 1 In Latest ESPN RankingMartin remains in search of his first prep addition with the Seminoles. It seems like he'll have to wait at least another month to break the drought.Three-Star RB Chooses Kentucky Over FSU, OthersSantaluces running back Kelsey Gerald runs the ball against the Gators in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on August 29, 2025. | GREG LOVETT/PALM BEACH POST / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesOn Thursday, three-star running back Kelsey Gerald announced his commitment to Kentucky over Florida State, Indiana, and Auburn.Gerald was among the recruits that the Seminoles were trying to bring in for an official visit this summer. He had yet to schedule that trip.— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 21, 2026Florida State did host Gerald for an unofficial visit in March. The Seminoles joined his recruitment last summer.However, Kentucky has been rolling under new head coach Will Stein. The Wildcats are holding onto a top-10 class and previously beat out Florida State for four-star quarterback Jake Nawrot.During his junior season at Santaluces Community High School, Gerald rushed 158 times for 1,267 yards and ten touchdowns while catching 21 passes for 222 yards and another score.Gerald compiled 100+ rushing yards in six games, including a season-high 32 carries for 240 yards and four touchdowns in a 28-27 victory against Palm Beach Central High School on September 19.The 5-foot-10.5, 195-pound running back is regarded as the No. 695 overall prospect, the No. 49 RB, and the No. 59 recruit in Florida in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.With Gerald off the board, Florida State will turn to targets such such as four-star Jayden Miles, four-star Daylon Gordon, three-star Tai Phillips, three-star Asa Barnes, and three-star Marquis Fennell.Information On Florida State's 2027 ClassFlorida State holds seven verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 40 in the country.Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?Three-Star QB Logan FlahertyThree-Star TE Connor WinnThree-Star DE Anthony CavallaroFour-Star LB Gregory BatsonFour-Star DB Mekhi WilliamsThree-Star DB Jemari ForemanThree-Star DB DaYon CooperWho Does Florida State Have At Running Back For The 2026 Season?Tre Wisner, SeniorSamuel Singleton Jr., Redshirt JuniorGemari Sands, Redshirt JuniorZay Parks, Redshirt SophomoreOusmane Kromah, SophomoreAmari Thomas, FreshmanSign up for our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, X , and Instagram for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow