In less than three weeks, Florida State football will start spring practices as the Seminole take the field with a different look than last fall.
With quarterback Jordan Travis, running back Trey Benson, tight end Jaheim Bell, and wide receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson gone, FSU’s offense will have an almost completely different starting lineup on Aug. 24 in Ireland when it faces Georgia Tech.
Here are the top offensive players to keep an eye out for at spring practices.
Sep 16, 2023; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) looks to throw during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Uiagalelei is likely the player all FSU fans are looking forward to watching this spring.
Following Travis’ footsteps into the starting quarterback slot, Uiagalelei is coming off a dynamic season with Oregon State.
He threw for 2,638 yards, with a completion rate of 57.1% (180-of-315) for 21 touchdowns. Uiagalelei also rushed for 219 yards on 68 carries for six touchdowns and helped Oregon State to back-to-back eight plus-win seasons.
He’s also no stranger to Tallahassee as Uiagalelei has played FSU before and won while he was at Clemson.
He threw for 189 yards and one touchdown in a 30-20 win over FSU on Oct. 30, 2021, in Death Valley. The next year, Uiagalelei threw for 203 yards, three touchdowns, and rushed for one in a 34-28 win at Doak Campbell.
Bringing in a highly-ranked quarterback like Uiagalelei allows FSU to pick up where it left off last season. It’ll be interesting how the identity of the offense forms around a new quarterback and what that’ll look like.
Nov 25, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Roydell Williams (5) lifts his hands in celebration after teammate Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-03-01 10:14:09
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