Tight End Connor Winn Decommitted from Florida State
The Bartram Trail High School recruit has decided to reopen his collegiate football recruitment process.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Football
Connor Winn, a three-star tight end, announced his departure from Florida State on September 29, 2026. The Jacksonville native had previously committed to the university on July 1, 2025.
Why it matters
The announcement marks a shift in the recruiting landscape for Florida State, which previously held 17 total commitments in the 2027 class. This move provides the athlete more flexibility as he navigates his future collegiate path.
Winn is ranked as the number 95 tight end in the 2027 class, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 230 pounds. His departure leaves Florida State with 16 remaining commitments in their current 2027 class, which ranks 31st nationally.
The players
Connor Winn
He is a three-star tight end prospect from Bartram Trail High School in Jacksonville.
Florida State University
This is a public research university in Tallahassee that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The details
Winn, who plays for Bartram Trail High School in Jacksonville, used social media platform X to share the news of his decommitment. The decision comes after he had been pledged to the Florida State program for over a year.
Timeline
July 1, 2025: Connor Winn committed to Florida State.
September 29, 2026: Connor Winn announced decommitment.
Season Trajectory
This decommitment slightly alters the composition of Florida State’s 2027 recruiting class, which is currently focused on building depth for future rosters. As the recruitment cycle continues, such moves often lead to a reshuffling of regional and national standings for top programs.
Florida State now holds 16 total commitments for the 2027 class, effectively moving them toward filling a different vacancy in their roster. For the player, this opens the possibility of considering new scholarship offers from other schools in the coming recruiting periods.
The takeaway
Decommitments reflect the high level of uncertainty often found in the early years of athlete development. Future recruits should monitor official team announcements to track how such changes impact scholarship availability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by On3.
