FSU Football: Fans React To Kermit Whitfield Not Receiving NFL Combine Invite

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Oct 8, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Kermit Whitfield (8) carries the ball past Miami Hurricanes linebacker Michael Pinckney (56) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. FSU won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

FSU football receiver Kermit Whitfield might be the fastest player in college football. Fans react to him not receiving a NFL Combine invitation.

Kermit Whitfield will always hold a special place in the heart of Nole Nation for his 100 yard kickoff return for touchdown that helped propel FSU football to its third National Title.

His four years have flown by and now he’s interested in playing in the NFL. The only problem is Whitfield is 5’8 and plays wide receiver, and there are not too many Cole Beasley’s on NFL rosters.

However, Whitfield has a special trait, and that’s flat-out blazing speed. He was clocked at 4.37 in the 40 yard dash coming out of high school.

Whitfield showed that speed on the football field at the Shrine Game recently.

Florida State WR @CoolAhhKermit (Kermit Whitfield) had a busy day at the #shrinegame, showcasing his speed and burst. All of his touches: pic.twitter.com/jVpqf0nENz
— Justin Graver (@titansfilmroom) January 22, 2017

Despite is small stature, Whitfield became a dependable receiver for FSU football over the years. He was second on the team in receiving yards and touchdowns as a junior. He’s also a good kickoff return man as he lead the nation in kick return yards as a true freshman.

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