UPDATE: Class of 2026 defensive lineman commit Franklin Whitley is now rated as a four-star prospect in 247Sports updated rankings. The South Carolina native is listed as the 246th-best prospect in the cycle. 🍢 #GoNoles #Tribe26

Recent #FSU commit and three-star DL Franklin Whitley ( @rozzell_3 ) at #FSU today

I am officially shutting my recruitment down!!! #GONOLES 🍢🍢 @WheretheresWill @Coach_Norvell @Coach_Knighton @GoGettemCC @CoachWatson_48 @_DJDaniels @247recruiting @Rivals @On3sports @Noles247 @CentralNorvell

🚨BREAKING🚨 EDGE Franklin Whitley has committed to Florida State, @Hayesfawcett3 reports🍢 Read: https://t.co/zVPDHxSU99

UPDATE: BOOM!!! Class of 2026 three-star defensive end Franklin Whitley from Greenville High School in Greenville, South Carolina, has committed to Florida State. 🍢 #GoNoles #Tribe26

Defensive lineman Franklin Whitley commits to FSU

Let’s do it🍢

I had a great time at @NGUFootball1 yesterday!! Enjoyed the experience and met with some of the coaches. Again, thank you @Nate_Garner_75 for the invite and congrats on the win!

New Offers Added: West Virginia(10/10/25), Tennessee (10/13/25)

Blessed to receive an offer from @Vol_Football!!🍊 @coachg76 @CoachWatson_48 @CClemente247 @GoGettemCC @Rivals_HS @247recruiting @On3sports

Had a wonderful official visit to @FSUFootball this weekend!!!#GONOLES🍢🍢 @Coach_Knighton @Coach_Norvell @Jeremey_FSU @odellhaggins @ChadSimmons_ @BrettGreenberg_ @247recruiting @On3sports @Rivals_HS

Unfortunately @_TheVilleFB didn’t get the W against Greenwood on Friday, suffered 1st loss in Region, 42-14……Will come back strong next week💪🏾. @rozzell_3 made a few plays. @freddierch8 @CoachRumph @therealkwat @Coach_KPope @CoachSterlLuc @KalenDeBoer @CoachWatson_48

After a great conversation with @CoachZAlley I’m grateful to receive an offer from @WVUfootball!!! @CoachZAlley @CoachWatson_48 @GoGettemCC @BrettGreenberg_ @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @HirschGarrett @SWiltfong_ @247Sports @Rivals @On3sports

My son has done nothing but grind and continue to put in the work since joining the @_TheVilleFB earlier this year! Now, the results are coming in….. We are extremely fortunate to have so many amazing programs that have shown that they believe in his future. OV’s start this

After a great conversation with @Coach_Knighton I’m happy to announce an offer from @FSUFootball!!!🍢🍢 @CoachWatson_48 @GoGettemCC @_DJDaniels @Coach_Norvell @ChadSimmons_ @BrettGreenberg_ @GoGettemCC @Rivals @On3sports @247Sports

Alabama is the team to beat for 6-foot-7 DL target Franklin Whitley, who locked in OV date while on campus over the weekend. More with his father on the ‘top-notch’ experience, including impactful Kalen DeBoer message: “Talk about setting the bar” 🔗 https://t.co/eDUiB0LEMY

Mid season highlights!!! @freddierch8 @CoachRumph @therealkwat @Coach_KPope @CoachSterlLuc @CoachWatson_48 @ChuckCantor @CoachGChatman @ChadSimmons_ @TonyJones_810 @On3sports @adamgorney @Coach_JJ_Fball @CoachJDove https://t.co/4OErqB5s6H

Alabama football picked up multiple wins during Vanderbilt weekend. • Commitment Rewind (x2) • Top 2026 DL target sets official visit return • More ‘Bama commits shut things down • 2027 buzz + TONS of notes & quotes “The stadium was rocking” 🐘 https://t.co/RT9tK3yt4c

Had a GREAT game day experience at @AlabamaFTBL this weekend!!! Can’t wait to be back!!! #ROLLTIDE🐘 @KalenDeBoer @freddierch8 @TonyJones_810 @CoachSanders14 @Carriganjohnsn @CoachWatson_48 @GoGettemCC @247Sports @On3sports @Rivals

Alabama OV locked in for the 6-foot-7 DL target following the trip to Tuscaloosa over the weekend. https://t.co/RT4dNcYvwp