FSU football: How Nicco Marchiol commitment impacts Noles

By Kelvin Hunt | Jan 31, 2021

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 22: A view of a special ribbon decal worn on the back of the helmets of the Florida State players to honor the victims of a shooting at the university library during a game against Boston College Eagles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 22, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida. Earlier this week a gunman injured three students before officers fatally shot him. Third-ranked Florida State defeated Boston College 20 to 17. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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Recruiting

Most times having a blue-chip quarterback committed to a program helps draw other talented players to the class.

It also helps if that player is vocal on social media and an active recruiter. Marchiol has nearly 5,000 followers on Twitter and was making tons of posts related to FSU before he committed.

Marchiol’s recruitment moved swiftly, as he dropped his top four schools two weeks ago.

He has a great relationship with the FSU football staff and should play a big role in coordinating recruiting efforts along with Travis Hunter Jr.

It’s still early with 2022 recruiting rankings, but the addition of Marchiol does move the Noles into the No. 6 spot nationally.

The teams in front of the Noles, except Notre Dame, all have at least two more commitments, which impacts the rankings.

It’s funny the narrative used to be the Noles couldn’t get quarterbacks to Tallahassee. If Marchiol sticks with his commitment, he’ll be the second blue-chip prep quarterback signed by Mike Norvell.

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