FSU football added 16 transfer portal players in the Winter Transfer portal window, which is probably fewer than most FSU football fans thought after the 2024 season concluded.
The mass exodus of younger players didn't happen, but the exodus of players who were dead-weight on the roster did, and that's a good thing.
FSU had 23 players to enter the transfer portal, and nearly half had to go down a level of football to find homes. Two more went to programs in their home state.
Overall, FSU had several positions the new coaching staff had to nail in the Winter Transfer Portal window for FSU to have any shot at being competitive in 2025.
They had to find a quarterback, offensive line, wide receiver, defensive ends, linebackers, and tight ends.
Considering the 2024 season and finishing 2-10, the FSU coaching staff did about as good as one could hope with the new additions. Here are three reasons why the 2025 transfer portal class brings excitement.