Texas talent is overflowing. Discover three uncommitted playmakers who deserve FSU's immediate attention to bolster their roster.
Deep in the heart of the State of Texas, a passion for football flows as the lifeblood of every prep star in the Lone Star State.
It is no secret that Texas is a hotbed for recruiting gridiron talent, a college coach’s dream when it comes to roster building.
College teams from coast-to-coast cross the borders into Texas in search of the very best talent, and the Florida State Seminoles are no different.
Currently, quarterback Kevin Sperry is the lone Texas native that was on the Seminoles roster last season.
Here are three talented Texans who are currently not on Florida State’s radar as it relates to scholarship offers, but they should be.
OT Brian Swanson, South Oak Cliff
At 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, Swanson is a versatile lineman who can play both guard and tackle. He is athletic for his size, and is a multi-sport star, as he also participates in track and field.
Swanson has posted personal bests of 47-8 in the shotput and 108 feet in the discus. South Oak Cliff is a football factory in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. They have appeared in five straight D-II state championship games, and won three state titles.
Gabe Brooks, Recruiting Analyst for 247 Sports, issued this scouting report on Swanson:
-Big-framed offensive lineman with experience at tackle and guard who could potentially play either in college.
- Above average functional athlete who, in pads, outperforms testing numbers.
- Strong hands that send smaller targets flying even on limited contact.
- Looks to finish as a drive blocker and can flash some nastiness.
- Hunts extra work when it's available, including downfield on breakaways.
- Can get upright and narrow his presence at times.
- Potential high-major multi-year starter who brings valuable roster flexibility.
-Simultaneously high-floor and high-ceiling given what he's proven through junior year and the physical specs.
Swanson currently holds 36 scholarship offers from schools across the country. Florida State should be No. 37.
QB Colton Nussmeier, Flower Mound (TX) Marcus
Nussmeier is the brother of LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier and the son of New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier.
At 6-foot-3, 195 yards, the young Nussmeier is rated as a 4-star prospect ranked 10th nationally among all quarterback prospects, according to 247 Sports.
In 2025, his junior season was cut short by a knee injury. However, Nussmeier still accounted for 15 total touchdowns for over 1,600 yards of total offense.
In two seasons as a starter at Marcus High School, Nussmeier has thrown for over 3,300 yards, 33 touchdowns and just four interceptions.
“Nussmeier plays with noticeable swagger and will make some high-level anticipatory throws into tight windows. Can attack the quick game like few others in the class thanks to his buttoned-up lower body mechanics and processing power,” said Hudson Standish, National Analyst for 247 Sports, in his scouting report on Nussmeier.
As a product of a football family, the talent and knowledge of the position is there. If Nussmeier can remain healthy for the entire 2026 season, look for his recruitment to takeoff and more college programs join the fray for his services.
ATH Julian Reese II, Palo Duro High School
Under the Friday night lights in Amarillo, Reese kept Palo Duro fans on the edge of their seats.
At 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Reese was a Top 50 prospect in the State of Texas, and the No. 13 ATH nationally.
As a multi-sport star, Reese’s athleticism is elite as he also played baseball, basketball and participated in the long jump event.
Reese played both offense and defense. As a quarterback, Reese accounted for 3,500 total yards of offense and 42 touchdowns, while completing 68 percent of his passes. On defense, Reese intercepted two passes.
For his efforts, Reese took home District 2-5A DII MVP honors.
The Seminoles 2027 recruiting class currently is ranked No. 23 in the country, according to 247 Sports, and consists of just five commits. The 2026 season could be viewed as a do-or-die gauntlet for coach Mike Norvell.
If Florida State can show significant improvement from the past two seasons (a combined 7-17 over that stretch) and Norvell can save his job, then the three talented players listed above would be a big help to Norvell as he builds his roster for the future.
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