FSU Football: Top 5 leaders to emerge for 2018 season

By Kelvin Hunt | Apr 1, 2018

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 7: Running back Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles carries the ball as defensive back Jaquan Johnson #4 of the Miami Hurricanes tries to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA football game at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

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James Blackman

James Blackman wasn’t a five-star recruit, but his play alone last season has commanded respect from his teammates.

He led FSU to seven wins last season against one of the toughest schedules in all of college football as a true freshman who didn’t enroll.

He showed leadership qualities BEFORE he was thrust into the starting lineup after Deondre Francois went down with his injury.

Blackman is in a prime spot to secure the starting quarterback slot in 2018. He’s experienced, will be getting way more reps in Taggart’s offense in the spring and seems to be more of a natural leader at a younger age.

If he wins the starting job there’s no question he’ll be one of the most vocal leaders on the team while building off his MVP performance in last years bowl game.

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