Florida State Surges for Top Tennessee CB Recruit

Romel Koon visits Seminoles as recruitment heats up

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:19pm

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Nashville three-star cornerback Romel Koon, ranked as the No. 37 overall player in Tennessee, visited Florida State this week as the Seminoles emerge as a top contender for his commitment. Koon holds offers from several major programs including Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia Tech, and Tennessee.

Why it matters

Landing top defensive back talent is a priority for Florida State as they look to rebuild their secondary and return to national prominence. Koon is a highly sought-after recruit who could make an immediate impact if he chooses to join the Seminoles.

The details

The 6-foot, 155-pound Koon spent time with Florida State's coaching staff and players during his visit to Tallahassee. The Seminoles are now firmly in the mix alongside other top contenders like Virginia Tech, Kentucky, and Tennessee for Koon's commitment.

  • Koon visited Florida State this week.

The players

Romel Koon

A three-star cornerback from Nashville's Brentwood Academy, ranked as the No. 37 overall player in Tennessee.

Florida State

The Seminoles football program, which is looking to rebuild its secondary and return to national prominence.

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What they’re saying

“I couldn't have had a better time around the Seminoles.”

— Romel Koon, Cornerback

The takeaway

Florida State's pursuit of Romel Koon highlights their efforts to reload their defensive backfield with top talent from across the Southeast. Landing a player of Koon's caliber would be a major recruiting win for the Seminoles as they look to regain their status as an elite program.