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Updated OCT 11, 2026Alabama targets Florida State commit Jernard Albright
What Happened
Alabama offered four-star safety/linebacker Jernard Albright, Florida State’s third-highest-ranked commit, putting one of the Seminoles’ seven four-star pledges at risk. Albright ranks No. 174 nationally, No. 14 among safeties and No. 18 in Georgia in the 247Sports composite. The Springfield, Georgia, prospect previously flipped from South Carolina to Florida State on June 7. The offer also brings a position question. Recruiting services list Albright as a safety, while Florida State has recruited him as a linebacker; Alabama’s planned role is unknown. That fit could shape each program’s pitch. Through six senior-season games at Effingham County, Albright has 33 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks and two interceptions, including one touchdown return. Alabama beat Florida State 50-36 on Sept. 19 and is 5-1 this season; the Seminoles are 3-3. Alabama plays at Tennessee and Florida State visits Miami on Oct. 17. Albright remains committed to Florida State, with no indication yet whether he will visit Alabama, respond to the offer or reconsider that commitment.
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