FSU Football: Grading The ‘Noles 2013 Recruiting Class

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 /
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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi (91) reacts after a sack with defensive end Josh Sweat (9) in the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sport /

Desmond Hollin came to FSU as a transfer rated as a three-star defensive end prospect and player rating of 81.

He checked in at 6’4 260 pounds and played on the 2013 National Championship team, totaling 16 tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks.

Hollin played in 10 games on the 2014 team and had 31 tackles with three tackles for loss. He had a big game against Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship with seven tackles.

GRADE – C

Hollin receives a grade of C because his contributions are about on par with what the expectations were as a recruit. He wasn’t can’t miss player, but added depth to roster full of future NFL players.