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The first week of Florida State football preseason camp concluded Sunday morning as the Seminoles inch closer to kickoff.
It was a physical fourth practice for the Seminoles, and FSU’s defensive backs capped off a strong week with another impressive showing.
Cornerback Azareye’h Thomas led the way with an interception and clean precision in drills.
“The last two days showed me that we are physical and that we got intent coming into practice,” Thomas said. “Overall I think we got better as a football team. Each day, especially in the secondary we have gotten better each day. That’s something I look forward to and is a great achievement.”
As the intensity and physicality ramp up, here are seven things to know after week one of practice, including the standouts.
Azareye’h Thomas shines in strong practice from defensive backs
Florida State football players participate in day two of fall pracice at the Albert J. Dunlap center on Friday, July 26, 2024
The story of the week has been the play of the defensive backs, with the position group showing a strong case as the best on the team.
On Sunday, Thomas stole the show with an interception in the first portion of the 11 vs. 11 team drills early into practice. That set the tone for what was to come as Thomas’s confidence was on full display. He followed wide receiver Hykeem Williams stride for stride down the field, undercutting the receiver and snagging the ball away from him to get the pick.
“I feel like the confidence is always there, playing DB you got to have that confidence,” Thomas said. “When I see the ball in the air, my mindset is, it’s my ball.”
In coverage drills, he was beaten only once after a shifty move from Ja’Khi Douglas. Overall, Thomas kept any ball thrown his way out of the receiver’s hands and sometimes ended up with the ball. Fentrell Cypress also impressed,…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-07-28 19:09:58
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