What are some of the biggest questions facing the Seminoles ahead of fall camp?
Florida State football is almost back as just a few days remain until the Seminoles hit the field to begin the preseason. There are plenty of unknowns surrounding FSU with the program replacing a bunch of the talent that helped it capture the ACC Title in 2023.Our staff at NoleGameday took a stab at answering some of the biggest questions that the Seminoles will have to answer in fall camp. These next few weeks will make or break just how far Florida State continues to climb under Mike Norvell.
Running back Micahi Danzy is another player I want to see in action in the fall. He missed the spring, and it will be the first time we, as the media, will get a look at him inside the practice facility as an official 'Nole.Improvements along the offensive line. Florida State struggled to run block last year, especially in short-yardage situations. With a talented running group room, a new quarterback, and questions at wide receiver, Norvell will want to run the ball.
This doesn’t mean DJU has to be quick on his feet and evade defenders like there’s no tomorrow, but it does mean he will need to limit the turnovers, be efficient both on the ground and through the air, and provide leadership to a team that went through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows last year. It is obviously easier said than done, but it is necessary.Based on what I saw during spring practice, my top choice is wide receiver Malik Benson.
I think Little Jr., and Lucas will also be a deciding factor in how the offense and defense shape up. Little Jr. has been battling injuries but is an absolute ball hawk when in the mix. Lucas, an All-American returner, has the elusiveness and speed to be a dangerous weapon out of the backfield.The obvious answer is DJU at quarterback, but his top target during the spring was Malik Benson, the transfer from Alabama.
If you’re looking to ascertain some semblance of what the offensive game plan might look like, I’m willing to bet that Jaylin Lucas will be a big part of it.I think you can make an argument for multiple position groups on the roster, especially running back, offensive line, and defensive end. With 187 career FBS starts between the unit heading into fall camp, the offensive line will be the unsung hero should DJ Uiagalelei find his groove in Tallahassee in the coming weeks. As mentioned previously, with the defense that will be placed in front of them, the offensive line will immediately set the tone for so many different phases of the game on both sides of the ball.
This is a hard one because the DB room isn't necessarily a young one, but it isn't the most veteran-led either. I think that, for me to feel comfortable, both the wideouts and defensive backs need to have a competitive fall to better answer that question. It will all depend on how much the newcomers have taken to the playbook and the work they've put in heading into the fall.
Outside of Lundy, the contributions will come from underclassmen and graduate transfer Cam Riley. While this isn’t much different from other position groups, they’ll be surpassed by the others based on the potential the other position groups hold. The linebackers will prove to be the most behind other positions which were reloaded through the transfer portal quite better.Despite the veteran experience within the room, the tight ends leave much to be desired.
The hope is that the impact of former Seminoles such as Jared Verse, Fabien Lovett, Braden Fiske, Kalen DeLoach, Jarrian Jones, Jammie Robinson, and Jermaine Johnson II will rub off and the culture will shine through in 2024. That starts with putting together the building blocks of the foundation this preseason - on and off the field.It absolutely comes down to Uiagalelei. He's had an up-and-down career and was one of the highest-rated five-star recruits coming out of high school.
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