Florida State has landed a pair of offensive linemen to rebuild a group that needs five new starters for 2026.
Purdue’s Bradyn Joiner and Bowling Green’s Nate Pabst committed to FSU on Tuesday afternoon, early building blocks in what will be a busy offseason along the line.
The 6-foot-2, 310-pound Joiner has played 22 college games and made 17 starts. He began his career at Auburn before transferring to Purdue in 2025.
Joiner brings Power 4 experience in the SEC and Big Ten and would have two years of eligibility remaining. He played center at Purdue and guard at Auburn.
It’s not certain where he would fit best at FSU, although he could factor in at guard if the Seminoles go with Chavez Thompson at center.
Pabst started 38 games the last three seasons, and he was an All-MAC second-team selection in 2025. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Pabst played 493 snaps at right tackle and 273 snaps at right guard.
After his FSU visit, Pabst said FSU had a great energy and great culture. Pabst didn’t make any other visits.
“I wanted to find the place that was going to most prepare me to go to the NFL and to find a place where I really love the people around here,” Pabst said. “And I think Florida State can do that.”
Pabst said he thinks he fits in at tackle for FSU but is open to playing guard or tackle. he said he built a quick connection with offensive line coach Herb Hand.
“He seems like my kind of guy and he told me I seem like his kind of guy,” Pabst said. “… Based on his resume, based on what he’s done in the past, he’s been successful and I want to be a part of his success.”
OL Paul Bowling wraps up visit
Paul Bowling, who played guard and tackle as a true freshman at Troy, wrapped up his visit to FSU on Tuesday afternoon.
“Great visit,” Bowling said. “I learned a lot about Coach (Herb) Hand, how he runs things, how he operates.”
Bowling played 752 snaps at Troy and he has three years of eligibility remaining. Last fall, he graded at 68 percent by Pro Football Focus as a pass blocker but had better grades as the season progressed. And considering that Troy played Clemson, Memphis and James Madison, Bowling faced some good competition.
He will choose between FSU and Georgia Tech, the only two schools that he has visited, before the end of the week. What’s important to him in the decision?
“Development, coaching, where I can see myself fitting in,” Bowling said. “Just going with my gut and doing what makes sense.”
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