Grading FSU's 2026 Early Signing Period By Position Group: Some Hits And Filler

Not terrible coming off 7-17 over the past two years...but not close to elite.
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Quarterback-GRADE B-

Jaden O'Neal- No. 344 player overall four-star

It's crazy to think the original quarteback FSU had committed in the recruiting class, Brady Smigiel , finished one spot ahead of O'Neal in the recruiting rankings. O'Neal finished his senior season completing 61 percent of his passes for 2,642 yards, 27 touchdowns and three interceptions.

O'Neal completed 71 percent of his passes his junior year, 17 touchdowns and one interception. He moved to a different high school his senior year, so his drop off in acuracy could be due to the change in personel. His touchdown to interception ratio is ELITE, but he doesn't offer too much in the rushing attack.

If he's accurate and doesn't turn the ball over, the latter isn't as important. He is 6'3" and 215 pounds with a strong arm, but probably needs at least 1-2 years before he'd have a real shot to contribute.

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