FSU Football: What Derwin James' Absence Means For The Defense

FSU Football: What Derwin James’ Absence Means For The Defense

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Derwin James (3) celebrates after a play in the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) fumbles the ball after being hit by Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3 – It is now DeMarcus Walker’s unit to lead without question

Together, Waker and James combined to be that dual threat of leadership in both the front and back of the defense. Now that the sophomore sensation is sidelined for likely a few games, the senior from Jacksonville will be the one that all eyes will be on from this point on.

Arguably the best defensive lineman in both the ACC and quite possible the entire country, Walker has already made his name this season with 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles through two games. He won’t get the 27 sacks he is on pace for, but his numbers guarantee that when he speaks, the rest of the Seminoles will listen.

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