FSU Football: Top 7 freshmen to play meaningful minutes in 2017

By Kelvin Hunt | Aug 26, 2017

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 08: Jacob Pugh #16 and DeMarcus Walker #44 of the Florida State Seminoles celebrate a sack on Brad Kaaya #15 of the Miami Hurricanes during a game at Hard Rock Stadium on October 8, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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DJ Matthews

DJ Matthews is talented four-star slot receiver who choose FSU over a number of schools. He’d arguably be a five-star recruit if he was slightly bigger.

He’s 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds who is a nightmare to cover in space. We wrote last year he’s a combination of Peter Warrick, Kenny Shaw and Rashad Greene.

READ: DJ Matthews is a combination of three FSU greats

The biggest issue for Matthews will be getting off press coverage on the line of scrimmage because of his lack of size. He’s already a great route runner with reliable hands.

Much like Terry, Matthews will likely see the field because of the lack of depth at wide receiver. Aside from Nyqwan Murry, there isn’t anyone else other than Matthews who can do a lot of damage in the slot.

I expect Matthews to be limited early in the season, but will probably start being productive about halfway through the season.

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