Kai Locksley commits to Florida State: Seminoles land 4-star quarterback

By Andrew Coppens | Jul 31, 2014

Nov 9, 2013; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; A Florida State Seminoles helmet lays on the sidelines during the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Florida State defeated Wake Forest 59-3. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Thursday was a big day for the Florida State Seminoles, landing two top-rated prospects in a matter of an hour. However, things got off to a wild start for FSU on the day, thanks to 4-star dual-threat quarterback/athlete Kai Locksley committing just an hour before a decision was to be made by fellow 4-star quarterback Deondre Francois.

BREAKING: Kai Locksley has committed to #FSU http://t.co/lJjvfscZ2m
— Josh Newberg (@josh_newberg) July 31, 2014

Florida State has room in its 2015 class for two quarterbacks, but two of the best pro-style and dual-threat options in one class is a rarity—even for top ranked teams like Florida State.

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What remains to be seen is how exactly Florida State plans to use Locksley in the future. One telling sign could be the fact that fellow 4-star QB Francois just announced for Florida State as well.

If Locksley doesn’t stick at quarterback at the collegiate level he could wind up as a great prospect at wide receiver. Having a 6’3″, 188-pound frame is ideal size for the position and it could be a matter of when, not if Locksley moves out wide.

Locksley, out of Gilman High School in Baltimore, Md. is the No. 19-ranked athlete in the 2015 class per the 247Sports composite rankings and the No. 4-ranked player in Maryland. He was also the No. 235-ranked player in the 247Sports composite ranking and No. 127-ranked player in the Top247 rankings.

Florida State is now the No. 11-ranked class in the 2015 team rankings and the No. 3-rated ACC class to date.

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