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FSU Football Depth Chart: Projecting Post-Spring Starting Lineup

By Kelvin Hunt

Apr 8, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) throws the ball during the Spring Game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2017; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12) throws the ball during the Spring Game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles tight end Ryan Izzo (81) catches the ball for a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End

Projected Starter: Ryan Izzo
Back Up: Mavin Saunders
Rotation: Tre McKitty, Naseir Upshur
Redshirt:  Alexander Marshall

Redshirt junior Ryan Izzo remains the top choice to start at tight end in 2017. Izzo is the best combination of run blocker and pass catcher at the position and saw a bit more production in the passing game last season than the previous year.

Mavin Saunders saw an increased role last season and could make the next step this season. He’s a big athletic tight end, but not quite the run blocker Izzo is at this point.

True freshman and early enrollee Tre McKitty could see playing time this season because of the shortage of wide receivers on the roster.

He’s huge and would create mismatches against smaller defensive backs and linebackers. We could see more tight ends flexed out wide formations to take advantage of this group. Naseir Upshur will look to contribute in his sophomore season after using last season learning the offense.

I expect Alexander Marshall to possibly redshirt, although it’s possible he doesn’t since Upshur didn’t last season.

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