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FSU football: Many Nole players landing on national watch lists for 2023

By Kelvin Hunt

Chief Osceola plunges his spear into the field as the Seminoles and the Ragin' Cajuns face off at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Tallahassee, Fla.Fsu 22
Chief Osceola plunges his spear into the field as the Seminoles and the Ragin' Cajuns face off at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 in Tallahassee, Fla.Fsu 22 /
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FSU football has several players getting recognized on preseason watch lists. These lists usually involve the best players across the country at their position. Have you wondered which FSU players were on which list? Here’s the entire list and what each award is for is they should win it:

  • Jordan Travis–Maxwell Watch List (Outstanding Player in College Football), Davey O’Brien Award Watch List (Most Outstanding College QB)
  • Trey Benson– Maxwell Watch List (Outstanding Player in College Football), Paul Hornung Award Watch List (Nation’s Most Versatile Player), Doak Walker Watch List (Top College Running Back)
  • Jared Verse–Bronco Nagurski Watch List (Best Defensive Player in College Football), Wuerffel Trophy Watch List (Premier Community Service Award)
  • Fentrell Cypress–Bronko Nagurski Watch List (Best Defensive Player in College Football)
  • Jeremiah Byers–Outland Watch List (Best Interior OL)
  • James Rosenberry– Patrick Mannelly Award (Top Long Snapper)
  • Alex Mastromanno– Ray Guy Watch List (Top Punter)
  • Maurice Smith– Rimington Trophy Watch List (Most Outstanding Center in College Football)
  • Jaheim Bell– Mackey Award Watch List (Most Outstanding Tight End in College Football)
  • Johnny Wilson– Biletnikoff Award Watch List (Most Outstanding FBS College Receiver)
  • Keon Coleman– Biletnikoff Award Watch List (Most Outstanding FBS College Receiver)

That’s a lot of great players, and ironically, only three of those players originally began their careers at FSU and didn’t come via the transfer portal. These players could be up for a few more watchlists. I know Jordan Travis is already in the Heisman Trophy conversation after his performance last season.

FSU has a lot of talent on both sides of the ball and had four players land on the All-ACC Preseason Team. They had 15 players to make some version of the ALL-ACC team after the 2022 season. I wouldn’t be surprised to see that number increase in 2023, especially if the Noles win the ACC.

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