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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CORNERBACKS

1. Azareye'h Thomas

2. Quindarrius Jones

CORNERBACKS

1. Fentrell Cypress II

2. Edwin Joseph

-OR- Ja'Bril Rawls

NICKEL CORNERBACKS

1. Earl Little Jr.

2. Kevin Knowles II

Analysis: Florida State is very high on the two outside cornerbacks that they have in Azareye'h Thomas and Fentrell Cypress II. They have been exceptional in their coverage all fall camp.

The Seminoles also like what they see from the up-and-comer Quindarrius Jones. He is a lengthy cornerback that is very aggressive in coverage. Joseph and Rawls are a bit more raw in terms of their development but you can see the potential that they have.

Florida State added Alabama's Earl Little Jr. this offseason. I love him at the nickel position, especially after veteran Greedy Vance Jr. transferred to the USC Trojans. I think Little Jr. has the chance to be special in the garnet and gold.

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