Florida State Commit, 4-Star LB Gregory Batson Sets Official Visit

Batson has been committed to the Seminoles since November and will visit campus in June.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Four-star linebacker and Florida State commit Gregory Batson has announced that he will be taking an official visit to the Tallahassee campus the weekend of June 5. Batson has been committed to the Seminoles since November, citing the program's consistency throughout his recruitment compared to other schools.

Why it matters

Batson is a highly touted recruit from Georgia, ranked as the 249th overall player in the class, the 14th-best linebacker, and the 30th-best player in the state. His official visit to Florida State is an important step in solidifying his commitment to the program as they look to build on their 2027 recruiting class.

The details

Batson told Warchant that he will be on the Florida State campus the weekend of June 5 for his official visit. He committed to the Seminoles back in November, citing the program's consistency compared to other schools that were recruiting him. Batson visited Florida State for a junior day last month as well.

  • Batson committed to Florida State in November 2026.
  • Batson visited Florida State for a junior day last month.
  • Batson will take his official visit to Florida State the weekend of June 5, 2027.

The players

Gregory Batson

A four-star linebacker in the class of 2027 who is committed to play for Florida State University.

Florida State Seminoles

The NCAA Division I football team of Florida State University, located in Tallahassee, Florida.

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What they’re saying

“They've kept it consistent throughout the whole recruiting process so far compared to other schools.”

— Gregory Batson, Linebacker Commit (Warchant)

What’s next

Batson's official visit to Florida State's campus in June will be an important step in solidifying his commitment to the program as they look to finalize their 2027 recruiting class.

The takeaway

Batson's decision to commit to Florida State last November and now schedule an official visit shows the Seminoles' ability to attract top talent from Georgia, a key recruiting area for the program. His commitment is an early win for the Seminoles as they look to rebuild their roster and return to national prominence.