The Florida State Seminoles had a successful run on the recruiting trail last month.With that being said, there are still a few positions in #Tribe27 that need to be addressed, including the defensive backfield.READ MORE: Complete List Of Every FSU Football Player In College Football 27The Seminoles had a promising haul in the fold back in the spring, holding pledges from four-star safety Mekhi Williams, three-star cornerback DaYon Cooper, and three-star safety Jemari Foreman.The situation changed swiftly as Williams and Cooper decommitted from Florida State, leaving Foreman as the lone defensive back in the class.FSU's options to add around Foreman are dwindling.Top-100 DB Chooses Oregon Over Florida State, OthersTae Walden Jr./TwitterOn Wednesday, four-star cornerback Tae Walden Jr. announced his commitment to Oregon, choosing the Ducks over Florida State, LSU, Auburn, Georgia, and Ole Miss.Florida State was one of the first schools to offer Walden Jr. a scholarship back in January of 2025. His last visit to campus came when the Seminoles upset Alabama last year.Walden Jr. was scheduled to return to town for an official visit in October. The Seminoles will likely be pushing to get the blue-chip prospect to follow through with that trip, but there's no guarantee that will happen.During his junior season at Collierville High School, Walden Jr. starred across the field. He totaled 28 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 17 pass deflections on defense while catching 42 passes for 912 yards and 10 touchdowns.Walden Jr. also returned kickoffs and punts, racking up over 500 yards on special teams.He deflected a pass in nine of his 11 appearances. Walden Jr. picked off passes in four separate games, including two interceptions in a 39-35 victory against Horn Lake High School on September 5.The 6-foot-2.5, 165-pound cornerback is regarded as the No. 70 overall, the No. 6 ATH, and the No. 4 recruit in Tennessee in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.Information On Florida State's 2027 ClassFlorida State holds 13 verbal commitments in #Tribe27, which ranks No. 57 in the country.Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2027 Class?Three-Star QB Logan FlahertyFour-Star RB Jayden MilesFour-Star WR Sean GreenThree-Star WR Majay ThompsonThree-Star TE Connor WinnFour-Star DE Anthony CavallaroThree-Star DE Jaxon HollyFour-Star DL Sam LeJeuneThree-Star DL Eric Vaulx Jr.Four-Star LB Jernard AlbrightThree-Star LB Olrick Johnson IIIThree-Star LB CJ OhuabunwaThree-Star DB Jemari ForemanWho Does Florida State Have In The Defensive Backfield For The 2026 Season?Ashlynd Barker, Redshirt SeniorDonny Hiebert, SeniorQuindarrius Jones, SeniorKJ Kirkland, Redshirt JuniorJa'Bril Rawls, Redshirt JuniorKarson Hobbs, JuniorNehemiah Chandler, Redshirt SophomoreCJ Richard Jr., Redshirt SophomoreJarvis Boatwright, Redshirt SophomoreCharles Lester III, Redshirt SophomoreRicky Knight III, Redshirt SophomoreJamari Howard, Redshirt SophomoreMa'Khi Jones, SophomoreGregory Xavier Thomas, Redshirt FreshmanMax Redmon, Redshirt FreshmanAntonio Cromartie Jr., Redshirt FreshmanChauncey Kennon, FreshmanDarryl Bell III, FreshmanJordan Crutchfield, 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