The FSU football roster will experience much change between now and next season, and dead weight needs to get cut to maximize spots. Mike Norvell has issued a cold statement to all the young guys on the roster.
He laid out a stern warning to all upperclassmen eligible to return in the spring.
FSU signed 18 high school/JUCO players on Wednesday, with the potential to sign two or three more players in the Early Signing Period or through the February Signing Day.
Joshua Farmer has declared for the NFL Draft. There are a couple more who could declare or come back. However, several upperclassmen and young players have decisions to make.
Mike Norvell said he plans to meet one-on-one with every player eligible to return in the spring. He already knows some guys will not return, and some will have the option to return in the spring to show they are motivated to uphold the standard at FSU. It's clear Mike Norvell realizes that several players were going through the motions, and there was an accountability issue among players and coaches.
If not, they will be told to enter the spring transfer portal window. It's an exciting time to be an FSU football fan. I know FSU fans anticipate or hope several players enter the transfer portal after poor performances in 2024. Below, we'll have a tracker of every FSU player that enters the transfer portal, and we'll create a different tracker for every player FSU takes from the portal. The portal will officially open on December 9th.
Transfer Portal Departures:
Florida State EDGE DD Holmes has entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned.
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 29, 2024
A four-star in the 2024 cycle. https://t.co/wMrfFrdlE6 pic.twitter.com/7O9AQDpifT
Florida State WR Malik Benson tells ESPN he plays to enter the NCAA transfer portal and take advantage of the extra year allowed to junior college players, he tells ESPN. @Leek_leek5 spent a year at Alabama in 2023 and two years at Hutchinson Community College prior. pic.twitter.com/lqVPthMBlb
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 23, 2024
BREAKING: Florida State EDGE Patrick Payton plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 18, 2024
The 6’5 250 EDGE totaled 109 Tackles, 32 TFL, 16 Sacks, 12 PD, & 3 FF in 3 seasons with FSU
2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year
1 year of eligibilityhttps://t.co/nFgL128uVh pic.twitter.com/volHKtBAwQ
Florida State linebacker Shawn Murphy is entering the transfer portal, his agency @APSportsAgency tells @CBSSports/@247Sports.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 18, 2024
Former top recruit who transferred to FSU from Alabama. Had 13 tackles this year.https://t.co/LkIXBBkTN1 pic.twitter.com/G0Jom5EQg6
FSU DT Grady Kelly has entered the transfer portal. He was here one year after transferring in from Colorado State.
— Warchant.com (@Warchant) December 12, 2024
UPDATE: Florida State redshirt junior defensive end Marvin Jones Jr. has entered the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 11, 2024
Best of luck in the next chapter of your journey, Marvin! 🙏 #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/Ua4CCh6F3o
Officially in the portal https://t.co/ZE11Owi3a4
— DeMarco Ward (@DeMarco1x) December 10, 2024
BREAKING: Florida State True Freshman QB Luke Kromenhoek plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 10, 2024
The 6’4 210 QB will have 3 years of eligibility remaining
Was ranked as a Five-Star Recruit in the ‘24 Class (No. 3 QB) per On3https://t.co/dUXO7oPFGY pic.twitter.com/mCbgamJ7NK
UPDATE: FSU redshirt sophomore TE Jerrale Powers plans to enter the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 10, 2024
For reference, there are now only three signees from the Seminoles’ 2022 class left on the team’s roster (Jaylen Early, Daniel Lyons, and Aaron Hester). pic.twitter.com/wtCLVijtR8
UPDATE: Florida State redshirt senior wide receiver Darion Williamson plans to enter the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 9, 2024
Best of luck in the next chapter of your journey, Darion! 🙏 #GoNoles #NoleFamily pic.twitter.com/l97vrnJmC3
FSU TE Brian Courtney enters the transfer portal. The list keeps growing by the hour. This is a good thing. Good luck to him.
— ChopChat.com (@ChopChat_) December 9, 2024
UPDATE: Florida State redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Julian Armella is expected to enter the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 9, 2024
Best of luck in the next chapter of your journey, Julian! 🙏 #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/m5o9JhoX05
UPDATE: Florida State redshirt freshman defensive end Lamont Green Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 9, 2024
Best of luck in the next chapter of your journey, Boots! 🙏 #GoNoles #NoleFamily pic.twitter.com/RKhpUwyjrV
Florida State wide receiver Destyn Hill is expected to enter the transfer portal, sources tell @On3sports.
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 9, 2024
Former four-star recruit and top-200 prospect. https://t.co/wMrfFrcNOy pic.twitter.com/sVAZsc279g
I am officially in the transfer portal ✝️
— 𝑶𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒓 ¹ (@OmarionC2) December 8, 2024
UPDATE: Florida State redshirt sophomore defensive end Tomiwa Durojaiye plans to enter the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 8, 2024
Best of luck in the next chapter of your journey, Tomiwa! 🙏 #GoNoles #NoleFamily pic.twitter.com/mTKZxj0bqz
Florida State DL Byron Turner is entering the transfer portal, per @ShaneBurnham52
— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) December 6, 2024
He’ll have 1 year of eligibility remaining
UPDATE: Florida State redshirt junior tight end Jackson West has entered the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 6, 2024
I wish West nothing but the best as he continues his journey! 🙏 #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/S5bSopsjrN
— DEUCE (@deucespann) December 2, 2024
UPDATE: According to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos, Florida State redshirt sophomore defensive end Dante Anderson plans to enter the transfer portal.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 5, 2024
Thank you Dante for being a Seminole! Best of luck in the next chapter of your journey! 🙏 #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/ZSYRRz38xZ