Potential Players
FSU will likely lose a lot of its better players to the NFL Draft. Joshua Farmer, Darrell Jackson, and AZ Thomas will likely declare.
They have some young talent in the trenches at linebacker, but they'll need an infusion of talent if those guys leave.
Welcome to the transfer portal, where several Nebraska players have already announced they plan to leave. What would be better than having players with experience playing in White's scheme?
UPDATE: According to a report from Rivals’ Richie O’Leary, Florida State has reached out to Nebraska junior linebacker transfer Mikai Gbayor.
— Norvell Central (@CentralNorvell) December 3, 2024
Gbayor finished with 49 tackles (six for loss) and one sack during the 2024 season with the Cornhuskers. 🔥 #GoNoles pic.twitter.com/als8pxpXXd
A LOT of Nebraska players hitting the portal for some reason 🤔🤔 https://t.co/ymRasvIQzq
— ChopChat.com (@ChopChat_) December 2, 2024
Not to mention, there are a few blue-chip high school recruits who could follow him to Tallahassee. Did I mention he could potentially bring his defensive line coach (Terrance Knighton) with him? How big would that be to have a coach already familiar with the scheme?
Yes, that would mean Odell Haggins probably retires, but it's likely time since Haggins doesn't love the recruiting grind as he gets up there in age. Knighton would be an excellent hire and has the recruiting chops needed to get big-time players to Tallahassee.