Florida State is making a powerful late push to flip five-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood, who is currently committed to Alabama. According to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, the Seminoles are one of the top three teams, along with Michigan and Texas Tech, vying for the coveted recruit.
Haywood, a towering 6-foot-5, 280-pound powerhouse from Texas, committed to the Crimson Tide earlier this year but didn’t sign during the Early Signing Period. With National Signing Day just around the corner, set for February 5, Haywood is expected to make a final decision on his future.
FSU has been targeting Haywood for months, offering him a scholarship in February 2023. The Seminoles hosted him on campus in April and June, and while he verbally committed to Alabama, the landscape has changed with new coaching staff in Tallahassee, including a revamped offensive line coach and coordinator. Could this new dynamic make FSU an irresistible choice? Time will tell.
Ranked as the No. 18 overall prospect, No. 4 offensive tackle, and No. 6 recruit in Texas for the 2025 class, Haywood is the last unsigned five-star recruit in his class, and FSU is all-in on making him a Seminole. This could be a game-changing addition for Florida State’s future, and they’re pulling out all the stops to bring him to Tallahassee.
FSU’s offensive line depth is set with 11 returning scholarship players, but landing Haywood would elevate the unit to another level. With key transfers already added to the mix, the Seminoles’ offensive line is shaping up to be a dominant force.
As National Signing Day approaches, Florida State is making sure they’re in the fight for this elite prospect. Stay tuned—Ty Haywood’s decision could be the spark FSU needs to propel its program to the next level!
