Earnest Rankins
6′4″ · 274 lb · Atlanta, GA · Southwest DeKalb
On the Florida State roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Atlanta, GA
- Southwest DeKalb
- About 250 miles from Doak Campbell Stadium
- Four-star recruit, No. 174 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.9315.
Where he fits
Florida State lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
Florida State defensive linemen with a game this season
Florida State’s week
- RecordFlorida State is 3-4.
- Next gamevs Clemson · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Atlanta, GA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Florida State in the news
- Travis criticizes ACC officiating
Sports Illustrated Oct 23 - Seminole Boosters' retention efforts
Tomahawk Nation Oct 23 - Alex Steen granted 5th year
- Norvell rips ACC officials
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Norvell
Pass share
41.7%
186 pass / 260 run
Plays / game
63.7
7 games
Team sack rate
8.8%
216 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Florida State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Four-star HS recruit
Florida State has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 15 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Jared Verse was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Florida State in 2026
- 2026 Florida State NorvellYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Florida State in 2026 as a 4-star recruit, No. 174 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Florida State in the 2026 class, a 4-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Florida State4-star out of Southwest DeKalb