Florida State standing out to elite 2028 linebacker in Mississippi

Florida State is working to add to their lone 2028 commitment in three-star athlete Chayse Brown. It’s been no secret that the linebacker position is one that the Seminoles have been working to get better at, and they have identified four-star Kaiden Buchanan as a prime target.

He has over 50 offers on the table, making him a very sought-after prospect. However, Buchanan told 247Sports recently that FSU is one of the schools that has been in contact with him the most, and his relationship with a certain member of their staff is a huge reason why.

Tupelo (Miss.) High LB Kaiden Buchanan said that UCLA, USC, Florida State and Kentucky have been the most active in reaching out to him this offseason. The two West Coast schools boast strong academics, which is appealing to Buchanan. The new Kentucky coaching staff re-offered him, which he valued. Buchanan camped in Tallahassee, Florida, earlier in the summer and has developed a good bond with FSU linebackers coach Ernie Sims.

Tupelo (Miss.) High LB Kaiden Buchanan said that UCLA, USC, Florida State and Kentucky have been the most active in reaching out to him this offseason. The two West Coast schools boast strong academics, which is appealing to Buchanan. The new Kentucky coaching staff re-offered him, which he valued. Buchanan camped in Tallahassee, Florida, earlier in the summer and has developed a good bond with FSU linebackers coach Ernie Sims.

Buchanan is coming off a big-time sophomore campaign. He finished with 75 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, 22 quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one blocked punt at Tupelo High School per MaxPreps.

247Sports has Buchanan listed as the No. 212 overall recruit and the No. 17 linebacker. The 6-foot, 230-pounder is also the No. 5 prospect in Mississippi.

Look for Florida State to try and get Buchanan on campus during the season and establish themselves as one of his top suitors as his recruitment continues to pick up.

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