The Florida State Seminoles wrapped up their first weekend of summer official visits on Sunday. The next few weeks are critical for the coaching staff in Tallahassee as they try to fill out #Tribe27.Traditionally, head coach Mike Norvell has racked up the majority of his recruiting wins from May to August. The Seminoles are envisioning a similar outlook this season.READ MORE: New FSU Football Quarterback Reveals Jersey NumberComing out of an action-filled couple of days, Florida State is adding an impressive defensive lineman to its class.Three-Star DL Eric Vaulx Jr. Chooses Florida State Over Tennessee, MissouriEric Vaulx Jr./TwitteOn Sunday morning, three-star defensive lineman Eric Vaulx Jr. committed to the Seminoles before departing from campus.Florida State held off Tennnessee and Missouri to secure the talented rising senior. The coaching staff identified Vaulx Jr. earlier this offseason, extending him a scholarship in March. Defensive line coach Terrance Knighton spearheaded the efforts in this recruitment.It's unclear at this point if Vaulx Jr. will continue his slate of official visits or shut down things down with Florida State.My Dawg @Coach2Bless Florida state all the way 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/1YQmzgkrZk— Eric Vaulx jr (@Ejvaulx92) May 31, 2026During his junior season at Lake Cormant High School, Vaulx Jr. totaled 75 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, six sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, and three blocked kicks.Vaulx Jr. recorded 5+ tackles in nine appearances and put up at least one tackle for loss in eight of his final nine outings.The 6-foot-2.5, 265-pound defensive lineman is regarded as the No. 439 overall prospect, the No. 51 DL, and the No. 14 recruit in Mississippi in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.Information On Florida State's 2027 ClassWith the addition of Vaulx Jr., Florida State holds seven verbal commitments in #Tribe27. The class ranks No. 47 in the country.Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?Three-Star QB Logan FlahertyThree-Star TE Connor WinnThree-Star DE Anthony CavallaroThree-Star DL Eric Vaulx Jr.Four-Star LB Gregory BatsonThree-Star DB Jemari ForemanThree-Star DB DaYon CooperWho Does Florida State Have Along The Defensive Line For The 2026 Season?Jordan Sanders, Redshirt SeniorDeamontae Diggs, Redshirt SeniorDeante McCray, Redshirt SeniorDaniel Lyons, Redshirt SeniorRylan Kennedy, SeniorJalen Anderson, JuniorMandrell Desir, SophomoreDarryll Desir, SophomoreKevin Wynn, Redshirt FreshmanTylon Lee, Redshirt FreshmanEarnest Rankins, FreshmanFranklin Whitley, FreshmanJaemin Pinckney, FreshmanWihtlley Cadeau, FreshmanCam Brooks, FreshmanChris Carbin, FreshmanJudah Daniels, FreshmanSign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Three-Star DL Eric Vaulx Jr. Chooses Florida State Over Tennessee And Missouri
Good news for the Florida State Seminoles coming out of the first weekend of official visits.
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