4-star WR leaves door open for Miami after committing to FSU

Despite his recent commitment to Florida State, four-star 2026 wide receiver Jasen Lopez isn’t closing the door on his recruitment, leaving programs like Miami and other ACC teams still in the mix, according to Rivals’ Marcus Benjamin.

The 6-foot, 185-pound athlete from Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Hialeah made his pledge to the Seminoles but has since emphasized that he hasn’t shut down his options. “This isn’t me shutting down my recruitment,” Lopez said to On3, adding that he'll continue to stay in contact with other coaches. His remarks signal that rival schools are still working actively to sway his decision — and it might just work.

Lopez is a standout on both the football field and basketball court. He caught 87 passes for 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns during his junior season, plus added versatility with rushing scores and special teams impact. In this past season, he averaged 25 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 steals per game.

The schools still vying for Lopez are Miami, Georgia Tech, West Virginia and NC State despite his verbal commitment to FSU. That level of persistence isn’t uncommon when top-tier receivers remain unbound by a signed National Letter of Intent. As Lopez’s recruitment remains open, each visit, phone call, and trust-building tactic can still influence his final decision.

Miami’s coaches have been able to flip in-state talent and there is a feeling that if Lopez decides to decommit, it will be in favor of Miami. On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine showed Miami as the favorite leading up to his commitment, reaching around 62% confidence on June 22, but Lopez swung toward FSU by the commitment date. FSU’s heavy push earlier in the cycle, especially the official visit from June 13–15, got Lopez over the line, but the continued pressure from other programs could change things in the race.