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FSU football: Projected offensive skill depth chart for spring 2021

By Cole Maines

TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: Wide Receiver D.J. Matthews #7 of the Florida State Seminoles avoids a tackle by Linebacker C.J. Avery #9 of the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 21, 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Cardinals 35 to 24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - SEPTEMBER 21: Wide Receiver D.J. Matthews #7 of the Florida State Seminoles avoids a tackle by Linebacker C.J. Avery #9 of the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on September 21, 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Seminoles defeated the Cardinals 35 to 24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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WR1: Ontaria Wilson, Bryan Robinson, Joshua Burrell

Slot: Keyshawn Helton, Darion Williamson

WR2: Jordan Young, Kentron Poitier, Malik McClain 

This group should be better in 2021 with better quarterback play.
I believe more targets are equal to a higher catch probability simply because you expect the ball to come your way more, and you stay ready.

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I included the slot option because I think a three-wide set plays to the strength of Milton as a passer. These are still all interchangeable to create mismatches and correspond to the scheme, but I put them in positions where I think they can excel.

Specifically the slot, I chose Williamson because he is slight, long, fast, and that creates mismatches in that space and yards-after-catch opportunities.

As for Helton, because of his smaller size, I think he fits best there. He will likely be more explosive as he continues to get healthy from his knee injury. He has proven he’s a player when that’s the case, and hopefully, he’ll return to his pre-injury form.

I like the talent that the incoming players have. Josh Burrell has great size and hands and looks physically ready for college football. He was an early enrollee, so that bodes well for him heading into spring camp.

Malik McClain has an incredible size to speed ratio and was one of two high school wide receiver signees to enroll early. The latter will give him a shot at being a solid contributor in 2021.

For the returning young players, I talked about them in other articles so this will be brief. Poitier showed promise in his few opportunities, and I have talked at length about his size and sure hands.

Bryan Robinson dealt with injuries all season and played sparingly. The biggest thing for him is to stay healthy, and he could be a factor if that’s the case.

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