FSU Football: 5 players 'Noles can't afford to lose in 2017

FSU Football: 5 players ‘Noles can’t afford to lose in 2017

By Kelvin Hunt | Jul 9, 2017

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: Deondre Francois #12 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarteragainst the Michigan Wolverines during the Capitol One Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on December 30, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FL – SEPTEMBER 05: Deondre Francois #12 of the Florida State Seminoles runs with the ball in the second half against the Mississippi Rebels during the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium on September 5, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Deondre Francois

This is the most important position on the field for FSU football. Last season the ‘Noles had Sean Maguire on the bench in the event Deondre Francois wasn’t available.

However, the options get slim with JJ Cosentino and true freshman Bailey Hockman in line, as I expect true freshman James Blackman to redshirt.

Cosentino hasn’t shown anything to prove he can serve as backup in the event Francois can’t play.

That means Hockman would be up next. Now, I’m high on Hockman as he is the son of a coach and is talented in his own right.

I thought he showed some good things in the spring game and looked more poised than Cosentino. However, a true freshman coupled with how the FSU offensive line has looked at times last season? No thanks.

I’m sure Jimbo Fisher would protect him as much as possible, but it’s best if Deondre Francois leads the offense in 2017.

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