FSU Football: Projecting the defensive end depth for 2020

Traditional Defensive End

The more traditional defensive end position sits at the ‘long’ or normally ‘strong’ side of the field and features a lineman in a traditional stance.

As mentioned above, while it is not out of the realm of possibility that Josh Kaindoh gets reps at the ‘Fox’ end, it’s much more likely he receives the starting nod at the traditional end spot.

Before his injury against UVA last fall. The former five-star was putting together a good start to the season, recording a sack and nine tackles. Kaindoh has shown flashes of elite ability during his time in Tallahassee, and if fully healthy, could be primed for a big year.

Backing up Kaindoh is a slew of underclassmen. Derrick McLendon, the former three-star from Pensacola played in four games last season, projects to receive the majority of reps behind Kaindoh.

True freshman Josh Griffis and TJ Davis might see reps as both have the length and speed to contribute early on, although it would not be surprising to see either redshirt. Both Griffis and Davis are projected as better pass rushers than run stoppers, which makes them candidates for early playing time.