The former Seminole has found his third program in three years.
25 players have transferred from Florida State during the first half of the 20-day winter window. The movement across the country has been unprecented with over 1,700 players in the NCAA Transfer Portal. Some of those searching for new homes have already found landing spots while the search continues for others.
On Thursday evening, former FSU defensive tackle Grady Kelly announced he was transferring to Michigan State. Kelly will be spending his final season at the college level in the Big Ten with the Spartans. Kelly joined the Seminoles last offseason as a transfer from Colorado State. He appeared in all 12 games, contributing as a member of the rotation along the defensive line. Kelly totaled 19 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, and one pass deflection.The Florida native began his college career at Colorado State after signing with the program as a three-star prospect in 2021. He started during his final two seasons with the Rams, totaling 78 tackles, ten tackles for loss, 2.
Kelly is the 17th scholarship player from Florida State's roster to enter the portal since the conclusion of a 2-10 season. Redshirt senior wide receiver Deuce Spann, redshirt junior tight end Jackson West, redshirt junior defensive end Byron Turner Jr, redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Tomiwa Durojaiye, senior defensive back Omarion Cooper, sophomore wide receiver Destyn Hill, redshirt freshman defensive end Lamont Green Jr.
Florida State has four scholarship defensive tackles eligible to return in 2025; redshirt junior Daniel Lyons, redshirt sophomore KJ Sampson, redshirt freshman Jamorie Flagg, and redshirt freshman D'Nas White.Lewis joined NoleGameday in 2016 and is currently in the role of Editor-In-Chief. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis contributes to football, recruiting, and basketball coverage. Connect with Dustin on Twitter at @DustinLewisNG.
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