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4-star CB Onis Konanbanny sets commitment date

hunterby:Hunter Shelton•08/05/24•

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At the end of July, Columbia (S.C.) Heathwood Hall Episcopal four-star cornerback Onis Konanbanny trimmed his list of top schools down to two: Florida State and Tennessee.

The 6-foot-0.5, 175-pounder will make his decision known later this month. He tells On3’s Chad Simmons that he will choose between the Seminoles and Volunteers on Aug. 23.

“Florida State and Tennessee are the schools I am down to,” Konanbanny told On3 last month. “Tennessee was my first offer, so they have been with me from the beginning. I like how they stayed with me and have been consistent. Florida State offered a little later than Tennessee, but they have been recruiting me for a long time and I have strong relationships with the coaches there like I do at Tennessee.”

Konanbanny is the No. 338 overall prospect and No. 33 corner in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 4 player in South Carolina.

Tennessee is currently trending for the blue-chipper, according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine. Multiple picks have been logged in favor of the Vols, who have had Konanbanny on campus around a half dozen times.

Konanbanny talks FSU, Tennessee

Florida State: “I love Mike Norvell. How he treated me and my family on the official visit made a big impact on me. He stayed with me the entire time, he showed me a lot about who he is as a person and that meant a lot to me. Coach Patrick Surtain is another big part of my interest in Florida State. He develops defensive back and he knows how to coach his players. Then Florida State has a great environment and it offers a great degree.”

Tennessee: “Tennessee was my first offer, so they started everything for me. They have been high on my list from the start. They have been great since they offered and I know everyone on the staff. I have been up there a lot and I love the environment, the people, the mountains, the water and just being there. Then it is not too far from my support system too. Overall, I like the people and the fit at Tennessee.”