The Seminoles are making an addition to shore up their defense ahead of the 2024 season.
Florida State hasn't been nearly as active in the NCAA Transfer Portal this spring compared to what was a busy December and January. Instead, the Seminoles have explored options at positions of need to potentially upgrade the roster ahead of the 2024 season.
It was an intriguing transfer recruitment for Riley as he moved on from Auburn a few months ago and initially pledged his services to North Carolina State. However, he backed off of that pledge in recent weeks which opened the door for the Seminoles. There is a lot of talent in the linebacker room but redshirt sophomore Omar Graham Jr, redshirt sophomore Shawn Murphy, sophomore Blake Nichelson, and sophomore Justin Cryer didn't necessarily separate themselves from one another during spring practice. Riley is a proven commodity with a ton of experience in the SEC.
Riley's role diminished some this past season under current head coach Hugh Freeze. He appeared in all 13 games, recording 32 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and one pass deflection. In the process, Riley posted a career-best 66.6 defensive grade per PFF, including an 85.1 tackling grade. He was on the field for nearly 1,500 snaps on defense and special teams during his time with the Tigers.
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