Four-star running back Jayden Miles is reconsidering his commitment to Florida State after the Seminoles fired head coach Mike Norvell on Sunday. The Baton Rouge native had pledged to FSU on June 8, choosing the Seminoles over LSU and Ohio State, but the coaching change has complicated that decision.
Even before Norvell’s departure, Miles was exploring other options. According to Mike Roach of 247Sports, Miles was already hearing more from LSU and remained on Ohio State’s radar. With LSU intensifying their recruitment and Ohio State still working through their running back situation, the momentum appears to be moving away from Florida State.
Jayden Miles is the only running back committed to FSU’s 2027 recruiting class and one of just seven four-star prospects in that group. Losing him would be a significant setback. The running backs coach Kam Martin had played an important part in securing Miles’ pledge, but now faces a tougher challenge to keep him.
Miles ranks as the No. 389 overall player nationally in the 247Sports composite, the No. 27 running back, and the No. 14 player in Louisiana. His performances at Baton Rouge Catholic have drawn attention, including a dominant display against Zachary High School where he rushed for 214 yards and six touchdowns on just 11 carries.
The choice between staying home with LSU, joining Ohio State, or sticking with Florida State now hinges on how the Seminoles handle their coaching replacement. Sources told 247Sports that unless the new hire quickly makes a strong impression, it’s unlikely Miles will sign with FSU.
Florida State’s 2027 class had high hopes pinned on Miles as a cornerstone recruit at running back, a position where they currently have no other commitments. The ongoing uncertainty around the coaching staff adds another variable for the Baton Rouge prospect weighing his future.
As of now, no official statement has come from Miles or Florida State regarding a potential change in his commitment. The next steps for the Seminoles’ coaching search could prove decisive in whether they retain one of their top recruits.
According to Yahoo Sports.
