Depth, identity, development are needed at wide receiver position for FSU football

Florida State football having to replace Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson is a tall order (no pun intended). To top it all off, it is breaking in its new starting quarterback, DJ Uiagalelei.

So who can step up at wide receiver?

Mike Norvell confirmed last Wednesday that sophomore wide receiver Destyn Hill is out for the 2024 season after sustaining an injury during spring practice, as confirmed by 247 Sports.

Malik Benson, who is expected to be FSU’s go-to target, is expected to be a full-go for the fall camp. Benson was carted off during the spring showcase. Norvell also confirmed that the Alabama transfer will be ready for camp.

With Hill out for the year and Benson giving a health scare, the depth of the wide receiver corps is questioned.

Hill was a promising receiver as he played 10 games and started two. He made six catches for 87 yards last season and could’ve seen a bigger role as a sophomore. FSU also lost Vandrevius Jacobs to the transfer portal.

Outside Benson, who can Uiagalelei lean on as his go-to targets? There’s no discrepancy in the talent level at FSU. They are just unproven.

Senior receivers who can see more touches

Douglas is an electric slot receiver and has shown flashes throughout his four years as a Seminole. In his career, he recorded 737 receiving yards and five TDs. His career-best was last season against Pittsburgh, where he finished with six catches for 115 yards and was named ACC Receiver of the Week after that performance. Douglas can also see time as a return man on special teams.

Apr 20, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kentron Poitier (1) during the Spring Showcase at Doak S. Campbell Stadium.

Poitier’s biggest production came in the Capital One Orange Bowl when he recorded 84 yards in four catches. In his career, Poitier has 480 yards and four…

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Author : Tallahassee Democrat

Publish date : 2024-05-20 09:31:12

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