FSU Football: Top 5 Darkhorse Candidates For 2016

By Kelvin Hunt | Aug 5, 2016

Apr 9, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Ro'Derrick Hoskins (18) stiff arms Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Auden Tate (18) after an interception during the Florida State spring game at the Citrus Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

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Marcus Lewis

I really like Marcus Lewis and he could be one of the biggest steals of the 2015 recruiting class as he didn’t commit to FSU until signing day of that year, and didn’t really emerge until late in the process.

This kid can play and has been battling five-star recruit Tavarus McFadden (also 2015 class) for the boundary cornerback position to replace Jalen Ramsey.

He blanketed Travis Rudolph for a good portion of the FSU spring game and numerous FSU players have talked about just how good Lewis is and can be.

Go follow my youngin @Marcleww , when I say this dude is lock down... I'm not lying at all!! pic.twitter.com/FahOqdUnlc
— DeMarcus Walker (@livinglegend_44) June 29, 2016

The other thing that separates Lewis is that he can play cornerback, safety or the star position.

Like most great defensive backs, he doesn’t lack in the confidence department.

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