FSU football: 3 things learned about McKenzie Milton in spring camp

Milton’s Ability To Learn

The ability to overcome the leg injury is extraordinary. However, I think most of us forgot there was way more to overcome if Milton is going to be successful with FSU football.

Sure, there’s the physical aspect, but the mental aspect is arguably more daunting. We’re talking about not playing football for two years and attempting to learn a new offensive scheme and mastering it in only 15 practices.

The reports coming out of spring camp are what you’d expect when you look at things rationally. Not only is Milton learning a new offense, but he’s also with a brand new group of players he has never played with in the past.

Not to mention, here’s the bulk of the receiving core he’s working with:

• Malik McClain-True Freshman
• Joshua Burrell-True Freshman
• Bryan Robinson-Freshman(missed most of last year as a freshman)
• Kentron Poitier-Sophomore(played sparingly as a freshman)
• Ja’Khi Douglas-Sophomore transitioning to WR after playing running back last year
•  Jordan Young-Still raw and always injured
• Keyshawn Helton-Still trying to overcome a nasty leg injury himself
• Ontaria Wilson-Talented, but missed lots of the last couple of years with injuries

The early reports out of camp were Milton struggled in the offense and didn’t look great. However, the reports out of the last 2-3 practices were Milton was starting to pick things up and looked a lot better.

The culmination of it all was the spring game when the lights were on. Milton looked like he belonged, and that’s one of the best things that could have happened for him and FSU football.