Crest Standout Majay Thompson Decommits From Florida State

The state's top 2027 wide receiver backed out of his June commitment to the Seminoles after Florida State dismissed head coach Mike Norvell.

Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football

Expressive editorial sports illustration of a football receiver in mid-stride reaching for a pass in kelly green and white, evoking a recruiting decision in North Carolina. — Florida State linebacker-facing recruit Majay Thompson, North Carolina's top 2027 wide receiver, decommitted from the Seminoles on Sunday after the program dismissed head coach Mike Norvell following a 3-5 season. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Crest football standout Majay Thompson announced via social media on Sunday, November 1, that he is decommitting from Florida State. The 6-foot, 186-pound wide receiver had verbally committed to the Seminoles in June, choosing them over Georgia, Alabama and Wake Forest.

Why it matters

Thompson is ranked as North Carolina's top wide receiver in the 2027 recruiting class, so his departure reshapes a high-profile recruitment in the state. The decommitment follows Florida State's dismissal of head coach Mike Norvell after a 3-5 season.

Thompson is a three-star prospect and North Carolina's No. 17 recruit, with 24 catches for 371 yards and four touchdowns this fall, and 132 career receptions for 2,023 yards and 25 touchdowns. The source does not identify where he will commit next.

The players

Majay Thompson

A 6-foot, 186-pound wide receiver at Crest High School and North Carolina's top wide receiver in the 2027 class.

Mike Norvell

The former Florida State head coach whose dismissal followed a 3-5 season and who holds a 41-39 career record at the school.

The details

Thompson said his relationship with coach Mike Norvell played a part in his decision to commit to Florida State, and that he went with his heart after an official visit answered his question. He was pursued by more than 20 schools and helped Crest win the NCHSAA 5A state title in 2025. Florida State dismissed Norvell, who holds a 41-39 career record there, following the team's 3-5 season.

June: Thompson verbally committed to Florida State.
2023 and 2024 seasons: Thompson played an 18-game stint at Shelby High.
2025: Thompson helped Crest win the NCHSAA 5A state title.
November 1: Thompson announced his decommitment from Florida State via social media.

Big Picture

Thompson's decommitment comes as a top North Carolina prospect in the 2027 class reopens his recruitment following a coaching change at a major program. It illustrates how a single head-coach dismissal can unsettle commitments made by the state's highest-rated recruits.

Recruiting watchers tracking North Carolina's 2027 class should adjust their rankings to reflect Thompson's open status. Fans following Florida State's roster should note the loss of a committed wide receiver after the coaching change.

The takeaway

A top recruit's decommitment after a coaching change shows how quickly a commitment can shift, so readers tracking a prospect should watch for the next school announcement rather than treating a June pledge as final.