FSU defensive/special teams lineup projection versus Georgia Tech (via Taylor Devers)

Florida State defensive/special teams starting lineup projection versus Georgia Tech.

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) reacts against the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports / Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

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DEFENSIVE TACKLES

1. Joshua Farmer

2. Daniel Lyons

3. Tomiwa Durojaiye

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

1. Darrell Jackson Jr.

2. KJ Sampson

-OR- Grady Kelly

Analysis: Florida State had two talented defensive tackles on the roster go to the NFL with Braden Fiske and Fabien Lovett Sr. The good news is that the Seminoles return quality pieces such as Joshua Farmer, Darrell Jackson Jr., Daniel Lyons, and KJ Sampson.

Florida State added two transfers at the defensive tackle position in West Virginia's Tomiwa Durojaiye and Colorado State's Grady Kelly this offseason. Position coach Odell Haggins stated that he has six players that he will use at defensive tackle in Farmer, Jackson Jr., Lyons, Sampson, Kelly, and Durojaiye.

The high school teammates in Farmer and Jackson Jr. are finally reunited once again. The NCAA did not allow Jackson Jr. to compete during the regular season or conference championship due to a two-time transfer rule. However, he will finally get his time to shine in 2024.

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