Safid Deen

Democrat staff writer

Latest update:

4:30 p.m.: FSU has ESPN's No. 1 class

ESPN has FSU's 2016 recruiting haul as the No. 1 class in the country, while 247Sports' composite rankings still has FSU behind Alabama.

Rivals and Scout still have FSU in their respective spots in the last update.

3 p.m.: FSU near the top of the rankings

Alabama jumped ahead of FSU for the No. 1 spot in 247Sports' team composite rankings with the addition of five-star linebacker Lyndell Wilson and four-star defensive end Terrell Hall.

Of all the recruiting sites that make up the composite: 247 has FSU at No. 2; Rivals at No. 1; Scout has FSU behind Alabama and Ohio State; ESPN has LSU ahead of FSU.

1:30 p.m: FSU loses out on Kongbo

Jonathan Kongbo, the nation's No. 1 junior college defensive end, has committed to Tennessee.

Kongbo took an official visit to FSU over the weekend, but ultimately chose to commit again to Tennessee.

The pledge did not hurt FSU, which now has the No. 1 haul in the country, according to 247Sports’ team composite rankings.

12:45 p.m.: FSU lands Dickerson, too

FSU landed its other four-star offensive tackle of the day in North Carolina prospect Landon Dickerson.

Despite taking official visits to Alabama and Tennessee near the end of the recruiting cycle, Dickerson’s affection for Jimbo Fisher and Rick Trickett ultimately won him over.

Noon: Shavar Manuel commits to Florida State

FSU has landed four-star defensive lineman Shavar Manuel, who decommitted from Florida earlier in the day.

"Florida State has been a second home for me," Manuel says in a video with Bleacher Report.

Manuel has been one of FSU's most coveted recruiting targets in the cycle.

He visited FSU for an official visit last weekend.

The Commitment: Elite 4-Star DT Shavar Manuel Makes His College Decision

11 a.m.: Overall update on FSU's 2016 class

Woah.

FSU has landed four commits on Wednesday: Brian Burns, Carlos Becker, Jauan Williams and Dontavious Jackson all before 11 a..m., and the Seminoles are in line for two more players in the early afternoon.

Four-star offensive tackle Landon Dickerson and four-star defensive end Shavar Manuel are set to announce between 12-12:45 p.m., and both could also end up in FSU's class.

The Seminoles may be in line for the nation's No. 1 recruiting class, but we'll know the final rankings when it's all said and done later this afternoon.

Follow along here for updates throughout the day.

Keep tabs on FSU’s class with tweets from members of FSU’s 2016 class and its remaining targets.

10:50 a.m.: FSU lands four-star LB out of Texas

Four-star linebacker Dontavious Jackson from Houston became the third player to commit to FSU on Wednesday.

Jackson is ranked as a Top 5 linebacker in the country by 247Sports.

“The coaching staff made me feel really comfortable,” he said during his announcement on ESPNU. “I feel like this class we’re building is going to be great.”

FSU’s experienced depth at linebacker has taken a hit with the departures of Terrance Smith and Reggie Northrup after last season.

Look for redshirt junior Ro’Derrick Hoskins to be a favorite to start for the Seminoles next season.

But after him, there are plenty of questions.Tyrell Lyons is recovering from ACL surgery. Sh’Mar Kilby-Lane emerged on special teams last season but is he ready to take the reins?

Jackson joins Keion Joyner, Josh Brown and Emmett Rice as linebackers in FSU’s 2016 recruiting class.

Florida State Recruiting 2016

10:40 a.m. FSU lands 4-star OT

Four-star offensive tackle Jauan Williams, from Washington D.C., announced his commitment to FSU.

Williams is a quality addition to FSU’s class at his position, and the Seminoles are also expecting a pledge from four-star tackle Landon Dickerson around noon.

“The coaching staff was always there for me since my sophomore year,” he said on CBS Sports.

Williams put his leg behind his head, threw up a peace sign and did a tomahawk chop after his announcement.

10:25 a.m.: Jimbo Fisher appears on ESPNU

Here's a short snippet of what Fisher had to say during an on-air TV interview.

9:58 a.m.: FSU gets 2nd commit on NSD in Carlos Becker

FSU had its eyes set on welcoming two more cornerbacks to its 2016 recruiting class. And shortly after losing out on one, the Seminoles were able to land the other.

Kissimmee Osceola four-star Carlos Becker has decided to stay closer to home and attend FSU, during a ceremony at his school. He chose FSU over Ohio State.

Becker, a four-star prospect who has seen his stock rise over the last several months of the recruiting cycle, is the 15th best cornerback in the country, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings.

Becker’s pledge easing the blow of FSU losing Trayvon Mullen to rival Clemson earlier today.

9:55 a.m.: FSU loses out in New Orleans

The Seminoles lost a pledge of three-star defensive back Clifford Chattman to Texas A&M.

Chattman committed to FSU after his official visit to the school on Jan. 24, but the New Orleans McDonogh 35 prospect opted to stay closer to home.

Teammate four-star defensive tackle Stephon Taylor, who had an FSU offer, committed to South Carolina.

9:45 a.m.: Looks like Shavar Manuel to FSU?

IMG Academy defensive lineman Shavar Manuel, who took an official visit to Florida State over the weekend, decommitted from Florida about three hours before his 12:30 p.m. announcement.

All signs point to Manuel committing to Florida State on signing day.

The commitment would be a huge swing for the Seminoles, landing a player they coveted since the beginning of the recruiting cycle.

Manuel committed to UF in early January, but seems to have a change of heart.

9:40 a.m.: FSU loses out on Jamel Cook

FSU lost out to one of its longtime commitments as Miami Central defensive back Jamel Cook flipped his pledge to Southern California.

Cook, who is a cousin of FSU running back Dalvin Cook, was expected to be an enforcer on FSU’s defense for years to come.

He committed to FSU during his junior day visit last February, but flipped to the Trojans on Wednesday morning.

The news was first reported by 247Sports.com.

9:20 a.m.: FSU loses out on Trayvon Mullen

The FSU coaching staff was unable to lure in one of the best cornerback prospects in the country, and lost him to their biggest conference rival outside the state.

Trayvon Mullen, a four-star prospect from Coconut Creek High, has committed to Clemson over FSU and LSU.

Mullen’s mother, Lucretia Peterman, was all for her son staying closer to home and signing with the Seminoles.

But Clemson’s pitch, to replace departing junior cornerback Mackensie Alexander, was too much for Mullen to pass up.

Look for Marquez White and Tarvarus McFadden to be the early favorites to start for FSU at cornerback in 2016.

8:30 a.m.: FSU's first big splash is five-star DE Brian Burns

The second hour of national signing day is underway, and the Seminoles have already made their first splash of the day.

Five-star Brian Burns, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 5 weakside defensive end, has committed to Florida State during a signing ceremony at his school.

Burns (6-4/209) is a long, rangy prospect with tremendous upside and a player the Seminoles have been in on since he visited campus FSU’s junior day last February.

Burns adds immediate depth behind Josh Sweat, Lorenzo Featherston and Jacob Pugh for that buck defensive end position FSU employs in its defense.

He took an official visit to FSU last weekend.

7:20 a.m.: Letters of Intent slowly trickling in

Five-star cornerback Levonta Taylor, four-star tight end Naseir Upshur and three-star H-back Gabe Nabers are the first three letters of intent in for FSU's 2016 recruiting class.

"I'm still shocked," Upshur told the Tallahassee Democrat after signing, "I came from nothing, you don't get this opportunity in Philly"

Nabers, when asked if the moment has sunk in for him yet: "Yes sir. I'm ready to get to work."

Original post: The 2016 national signing day has finally arrived, and the Florida State football team will make one final push for the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class.

The Seminoles are currently ranked third in the nation, behind LSU and Ohio State, according to 247Sports' team composite rankings.

Four of FSU’s recruiting targets will make their college announcements live on ESPNU Wednesday.

•9 a.m.: CB Trayvon Mullen (FSU, LSU or Clemson)

•10:30 a.m.: OT Jauan Williams (FSU, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma or Texas A&M) on CBS Sports

•10:45 a.m.: LB Dontavious Jackson (FSU, Texas or Alabama)

•12 p.m.: OT Landon Dickerson (FSU, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn)

Clark: College football�s most important day is upon us

Florida State Seminoles 2016 football schedule

Some other announcements will occur at high schools/other locations and not be televised.

•8 a.m.: DE Brian Burns (FSU, Florida or Georgia)

•9:30 a.m.: CB Clifford Chattman (sticking to FSU or flipping to Texas A&M)

•9:30 a.m.: DT Stephon Taylor (FSU, Texas or South Carolina)

•9:30 a.m.: CB Carlos Becker (FSU or Ohio State)

•10 a.m.: DE Jonathan Kongbo (FSU, Ole Miss, Tennessee or USC)

•12:30 p.m.: DL Shavar Manuel (sticking to Florida commitment or flipping to FSU)

•2:15 p.m.: DE Terrell Hall (FSU, Alabama, Maryland or Ole Miss)

And check out where FSU stands among the nation’s best with 247Sports’ team composite rankings.

2016 Football Team Rankings

Here are some links to our coverage leading up to signing day.

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