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Florida State OL Jaylen Early plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Stephen Samraby:Steve Samra04/14/25

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Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Jaylen Early plans to enter the Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The 6-foot-4, 305-pound lineman started seven games and appeared in 17 during his time in Tallahassee. He’ll have two years of eligibility remaining.

He played high school football at Duncanville (Duncanville, TX), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 373 overall recruit in the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Jaylen Early was recruited by a number of big-name programs, including Texas A&M and Ohio State. We’ll see who comes calling this time around, as the offensive lineman looks for a change of scenery in 2025.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Florida State quarterback Trever Jackson plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Jackson spent one season with the program, taking a redshirt under head coach Mike Norvell. Four years of eligibility will remain for Jackson at his next destination.

Jackson played high school football at Winter Garden (FL) Jones, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 621 overall recruit in the 2021 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

At one point, Ole Miss held a commitment from Jackson during the recruiting process. Other power conference foes were after him too. Most notably MissouriTexas A&M, and UCLA. Florida State was able to hold all of them off, getting the in-state quarterback to sign.

“Seeing Jordan Travis, I came to a couple of their games, he plays a similar style as me,” Jackson said of his decision to play for Florida State. “And just the way they coach as well. They’re not gonna lie to you. They’re gonna have you here for a reason — what you’re here for, what you’re capable of. So I feel like it was one of those good reasons as well.”

Per Jackson’s official Florida State profile, he spent most of the season as the scout team quarterback. There is one appearance during the Seminoles’ win over Charleston Southernlate in the year. Jackson threw just one pass and completed it for a total of two yards.

— On3’s Griffin McVeigh contributed to this article.