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FSU Football: Ranking Top 10 Impact Players For ‘Noles In 2016

By Kelvin Hunt

Nov 7, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Clemson, SC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) carries for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State University defensive back Derwin James (3) before the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

We project that success to continue has he has grown in experience in Charles Kelly’s system. He just needs to play with a bit more discipline when it comes to playing his assignments, but most of his breakdowns last year came because he lacked the experience.

James plays the safety position, but lines up everywhere on the field from defensive end to the money role in Dime packages.

James is projected to go down as one of the best safeties in the history of FSU football, and that’s with another year to play at FSU football after this season.

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Derwin James

Safety, Sophomore

One of the best true freshmen in the country a year ago. Derwin James finished the season with 91 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 9.5 tackles for a loss, five pass breakups and some of the most bone jarring hits in all of college football.

He was All-ACC third team, All-American Honorable Mention, and a freshman All-American.

We project that success to continue has he has grown in experience in Charles Kelly’s system. He just needs to play with a bit more discipline when it comes to playing his assignments, but most of his breakdowns last year came because he lacked the experience.

James plays the safety position, but lines up everywhere on the field from defensive end to the money role in Dime packages.

James is projected to go down as one of the best safeties in the history of FSU football, and that’s with another year to play at FSU football after this season.

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