FSU Football: Grading The ‘Noles 2013 Recruiting Class
By Kelvin Hunt
![Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Matthew Thomas (6) during the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Matthew Thomas (6) during the first quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/f8f73598d98d3308bd6b77899a898fca07488fb371a325ff62168ee44520ca2a.jpg)
Tyrell Lyons came to FSU as a three-star linebacker recruit with an average player rating of 87.12. Lyons checked in at 6’2 220 pounds and red-shirted during his freshman season.
He played mostly on special teams and reserve linebacker and safety duty. Lyons tore his ACL in 2015 and transferred to Northern Iowa.
Grade- D
Lyons receives this grade because he never became a significant contributor to the team and wound up transferring. He likely could have earned playing time had he stayed with FSU’s linebacker situation in 2015-16.