FSU football: Saturday’s scrimmage should impact depth chart

FSU football will have its first fall scrimmage Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium. This should provide some clarity on the team’s depth chart.

Aside from the blowing up on social media a couple of days ago, FSU football fall camp has gone well.

Mike Norvell has seemed pleased with the progress of the team, he’s named several individuals who have stood out over the past week.

The defense seems to be well ahead of the offense, which is to be expected in fall camp, not to mention it’s a new offense that only had three spring practices.

Several positions are up for grabs and player’s performances in scrimmages will be a factor in determining where players are on the depth chart.

Norvell said it’ll likely be situational stuff and not an actual game, but there are plenty of questions that need answers.

Will any of the quarterbacks separate themselves. Who’s going to separate themselves at the running back position? What will the offensive line look like against that monster defensive line?

The FSU secondary is loaded with talent, and several players are capable of stepping into those starting roles. Who’s going to step up at the linebacker position? Which young player will emerge as the legitimate depth at defensive end behind Joshua Kaindoh and Janarius Robinson?

How will special teams look? Which receiver will emerge aside from Tamorrion Terry and Keyshawn Helton?

Mike Norvell said player evaluations will continue daily, but production is what’s going to matter most. That’s why these scrimmages are important as it’s the closest the player will get to live game action without playing a game.

Aside from the depth chart, one thing I want to see if the offense being able to execute while limiting turnovers. FSU defensive coordinator has been busy posting all of the takeaways the defense has gotten during practice on social media.

Some fans are concerned with the turnovers, but most of these instances are one-on-one situations and not full game action.

Here’s to hoping the Noles have a great scrimmage, and every player on the field leaves healthy.