FSU football: 3 observations from 2020 recruiting class

A Definite Plan In Place

The old regime seemed to be recruiting players with blue-chip rankings but with no real plan on how they could help the program.

Mike Norvell came in and made headway right away on some of the needs on the roster. FSU hadn’t signed a quarterback in two recruiting cycles and Norvell signed two during the early signing period.

Norvell was able to get four-star wide receiver Bryan Robinson to commit and sign during the early signing period which ultimately turned out huge with Wideman not signing early.

There was a clear need for running backs in this class and Norvell was able to address that need with some quality players.

The class needed help at the defensive end spot and the coaching staff was able to address that through the transfer portal and the high school ranks.

Once most of the needs of the class were met, the staff started taking the best available players who ultimately raise the floor of the program. I don’t think there were any real reaches in terms of wasted scholarships based on the players that were available.