FSU football: Pros and cons of offensive line recruiting strategies

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 25: The Florida State Seminoles offensive line gets ready during the game against the Florida Gators on November 25, 2006 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 25: The Florida State Seminoles offensive line gets ready during the game against the Florida Gators on November 25, 2006 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) /
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FSU football coaches have to decide what’s the best way to attack their offensive line woes. We look at the pros and cons of each recruiting group.

Who are FSU football coaches going to sign to help fix the offensive line issues on the team? That’s the million-dollar question for Nole fans nowadays.

It’s also a question not lost on Mike Norvell as he watched the team in their Sun Bowl game against Arizona State.

FSU isn’t in terrible shape at offensive guard, but it’s the offensive tackle position that’s been the biggest liability over the years.

The following stat will tell you all you need to know. FSU football has offered 40 offensive linemen for the 2021 recruiting cycle, and 28 of those offers have been at the offensive tackle position.

What’s the best and quickest way to fix the offensive line? It’s not a glamour position, it’s hard to project, and success at the position rides on a lot of factors. Nole coaches have three avenues to pursue: JUCO players, graduate transfer players, and high school players.

Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each group.