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FSU football: Impact players for Florida State versus Duke matchup

Impact players for Florida State vs Duke game.

By Taylor Devers

Oct 5, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell looks on during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images / Melina Myers-Imagn Images
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LB BLAKE NICHELSON

Florida State's linebacker core has been a question mark this year (much like a ton of other positions). Fans were worried about how the group would perform after veterans Kalen DeLoach and Tatum Bethune graduated and went to the NFL.

The thought was that, with veteran DJ Lundy returning to Tallahassee in the offseason, it would provide leadership in Randy Shannon's room. However, it was announced by Norvell that Lundy will miss the remainder of the season with an undisclosed injury.

One player that has benefitted with an elevated level of snaps is sophomore linebacker Blake Nichelson. The former four-star prospect was a recruit that Seminole fans were excited when Florida State landed him in their 2023 recruiting class.

Nichelson had five tackles versus Clemson, but the fan base wants to see the linebackers come up in run support and cover in space better. I think this could be a moment of growth and development for the young defender.

Next. Emphasis has to be placed on the WR position for the 2025 recruiting cycle . Emphasis has to be placed on the WR position for the 2025 recruiting cycle . dark

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