Florida State football looked for a speedy receiver and landed one from Tennessee.
Squirrel White has committed to the Seminoles, making him the 16th transfer in FSU’s 2025 class, according to On3 Sports.
White made several visits to FSU before deciding to join the Seminoles. The 5-foot-10, 167-pound White played his first three seasons at Tennessee.
He recorded 131 catches for 1,665 receiving yards and six touchdowns during his career with the Vols. His breakout season came in 2023 with 803 receiving yards on 67 catches and two scores.
This season, his numbers have declined after suffering several injuries. He finished the year with 34 catches, 381 yards and two touchdowns.
He had just one catch for 17 yards in the loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff.
White is the third former Tennessee player to join the Seminoles. Defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins and former Memphis linebacker Herring Elie played one season together at Tennessee in 2022. Jenkins and Herring signed early.
White Squirrel Ranking 247
According to 247 Sports, White is listed as a four-star and is ranked No. 102 overall and No. 25 among receivers. As a high school student, he was ranked No. 88 nationally and No. 24 in the state of Alabama.
White signed with Tennessee in 2022 from schools like Auburn, Georgia, Virginia Tech and Louisville.
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