FSU football: Top 5 questions heading into 2023 fall camp
By Kelvin Hunt
Offensive Line
The FSU offensive line isn’t a unit I worry about much. I know that’s hard to believe after what we’ve experienced for the better part of a decade or more.
However, the line has gotten progressively better each year under Alex Atkins, and 2023 may be the best unit we’ve fielded in some time.
It also may be the deepest, which brings me to my questions. What will be the starting five? We have a working rotation of Jeremiah Byers, Maurice Smith, D’Mitri Emmanuel, Bless Harris, Robert Scott Jr., Casey Roddick, Darius Washington, Keiondre Jones.
That’s eight bodies with college experience, something FSU hasn’t had in forever and an ideal number the coaches like.
Then there are others like Thomas Shrader, Bryson Estes, Julian Armella, Jaylen Early, which puts the coaching staff at potentially 10-11 guys capable of playing snaps.
The trick is finding the right combination amongst the group. The good news is many can play multiple positions, which is valuable if injuries happen.
Which combination is the best? Will Maurice Smith hold off Casey Roddick for the center position? Will other transfers crack the starting lineup? That’s what I’ll watch for as fall camp takes place.
Mike Norvell said it best in his press conference on Wednesday. Some guys that were starters last year may not be starting in 2023.