Florida State's recruiting efforts during the Mike Norvell Era have been inconsistent at best.The Seminoles have only secured two top-15 high school classes since 2020, signing just two five-star prospects during that period; defensive back Demorie Tate (2020) and wide receiver Hykeem Williams (2023). Both of those recruits transferred elsewhere.READ MORE: Florida State Lands Reclassified Defensive End Coming Off Breakout SeasonThe most proven method to getting Florida State back among college football's elite is signing top recruits from the prep level.If Norvell survives 2026, acquiring and developing talent in-house is a necessity.Florida State Offers Five-Star Defensive LinemanKellan Hall, Christian Academy Of Louisville defensive lineman, soaks up the atmosphere of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectOn Tuesday, Florida State extended a scholarship offer to five-star defensive lineman Kellan Hall, a member of the 2028 class. Hall referred to head coach Mike Norvell and defensive line coach Terrance Knighton when revealing the news on social media.The Seminoles are joining a recruitment that has already gone national, as Hall holds interest from most of the top programs in the country.Blessed to receive an 🅾️ from @FSUFootball ! @Coach_Norvell @Coach_Knighton @TomLoy247 @AllenTrieu @SWiltfong_ @polynesiabowl @UANextFootball @centurions_fb @AthletesFirst @Aspirationsgym @Rivals @LippertScouting @samspiegs @TheUCReport @PrepRedzoneKY @LemmingReport @FSUCoachTW… pic.twitter.com/hHO9DHQAR8— Kellan Hall (@KellanHbigdawg) July 21, 2026Throughout the offseason, Hall made his way around the United States, visiting schools such as Oklahoma, Missouri, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas A&M, Texas, SMU, Ole Miss, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech.Florida State will need to get on that list in the near future to have any shot at one of the best juniors in the 2028 class.During his sophomore season at Christian Academy of Louisville, Hall totaled 53 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks. His team finished 15-0 and won a state championship.Hall was honored for his performance with All-State and All-District selections.The 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive end is regarded as the No. 8 overall prospect, the No. 2 DL, and the No. 1 recruit in Kentucky in the 2028 class, according to the 247Sports Composite Ratings.Information On Florida State's 2028 ClassFlorida State holds two verbal commitment in #Tribe28, which ranks No. 7 in the country.Who Is Committed To FSU In The 2028 Class?Three-Star TE Troy SilberzahnThree-Star DB Chayse BrownWho 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 for our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, X , and Instagram for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow