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FSU quarterbacks coach Austin Tucker has been actively pursuing Flaherty, emphasizing leadership and on-field potential as key evaluative factors.

FSU’s 2027 recruiting class sits at six commitments, reflecting broader recruiting struggles amid a disappointing 2026 season.

With limited commitments thus far, Florida State’s 2027 class indicates ongoing recruiting challenges.

There are signals of momentum shifting toward Florida State in the QB cycle, as Flaherty’s potential fits gain traction.

ESPN ranks Monds as the No. 14 pocket passer in his class, and he reclassified from a 2028 prospect to accelerate his recruitment.

Notre Dame officially secured Monds during an April visit, signaling a surge in their 2027 class and fitting their offensive trajectory.

FSU now faces the challenge of pivoting to new quarterback targets to maintain depth and momentum after Monds’s commitment to Notre Dame.

Wonderful Monds IV, a four-star quarterback, committed to Notre Dame for the 2027 class, choosing the Irish over Florida State and Ohio State.

OSU previously hosted multiple signal-callers in Columbus last summer to evaluate options, but did not extend offers at that time.

Derrick Baker, a three-star quarterback from Tennessee, remains a potential target with past Florida State connections and recent Junior Day appearances.

In his sophomore year, Monds threw for 691 yards and seven touchdowns with a 71.4% completion rate, without interceptions.