Florida State among 2026 CB's top five schools
Florida State among 2026 CB's top five schools
Defensive back Hayward Howard Jr. is seeing his recruitment take off and the Florida State Seminoles are one of the teams leading the charge. They offered him a scholarship on Jan. 16 and he quickly made his way to Tallahassee, to attend their Junior Day last weekend.
It is safe to say that it made quite an impression on the New Orleans, Louisiana native. He discussed his recruitment with Chris Nee of Noles247 and admitted they are one of his top schools.
"I haven't made a top five or anything like that yet, but they will definitely be in my top five," Howard said.
Howard, who is currently unranked in the 247Sports composite rankings, has received six scholarship offers in January alone. The Florida Gators, Miami Hurricanes, Louisville Cardinals, and SMU Mustangs are some of the Power Four schools that have also entered the race for the 6-foot-2, 170-pounder.
While he just started talking with FSU defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain Sr., the two have quickly formed a connection.
"I just met him like two weeks ago and I feel like I've been knowing him for three years," Howard said. "We have a great relationship. Great guy. He will tell you the truth.
This won't be Howard's last trip to Tallahassee as he told Nee that he will return to watch a practice this spring and again in June for an official visit.
FSU has two safeties committed in its 2026 recruiting class but is still looking for its first commitment at cornerback. Howard has the versatility to do both at the next level and FSU will need to keep working to land him.
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