Blue-chip receiver EJ White signs with Seminoles

After giving his verbal commitment nearly two years ago, Efrem “EJ” White has signed with the Seminoles.

White is a 6-foot-2, 160-pound athlete who plays for Vero Beach. He was at times a one-man show for his high school as a dual-threat quarterback. In total, White racked up 3,228 yards on offense to go with 48 total touchdowns. He passed for 2,225 yards on a 74.3% completion rate with 27 touchdowns to seven interceptions. He ran for another 916 yards on 127 carries (7.2 average) with 21 rushing touchdowns. He even caught four passes for 87 yards. He previously played some quarterback as a freshman but was pressed into full-time duty this fall.

Florida State likes White as a wide receiver at the next level, though he will need to add some serious bulk to his lithe frame to handle the physicality in college. He is deceptive with the ball in his hands and has very good speed. He’s likely more of a deep ball specialist until he’s able to bulk up and could be a factor in the return game.

Florida State held off a significant push by North Carolina State as well as interest from Notre Dame, Louisville, and Georgia Tech, among others, to secure White.

From his official Florida State bio:

Four-star athlete from Vero Beach…ranked No. 261 on 247Sports Composite…rated as nation’s No. 15 athlete and No. 34 prospect in Florida on 247Sports Composite…ranked No. 233 overall on ESPN’s SCNext 300…passed for 2,225 yards and 27 touchdowns, ran for 916 yards and 21 touchdowns and caught four passes for 87 yards while leading Vero Beach to 13-0 record and No. 1 seed in 7A state playoffs…will play in state semifinals December 5…accounted for four touchdowns in regional final win over Dr. Phillips…FACA District 19 Player of the Year…was primarily receiver in sophomore and junior seasons, catching 47 passes for 657 yards and eight touchdowns combined those two seasons…also played quarterback as freshman in 2022, passing for 175 yards and running for 91 yards…combined for 72 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss and five interceptions on defense over first three seasons at Vero Beach…also ran track, competing in 110-meter hurdles, 200-yard and 400-yard races and high jump…chose Florida State over Miami, Florida and Alabama, among others.