I know about the idea of playing chess instead of checkers when it comes to acquiring depth for the program's future. I already expressed that I like the picks of offensive linemen transfers Jaelyne Matthews and Joshua Raymond.
They will go a long way in solidifying talented depth at the offensive line, where the Seminoles have struggled for over a decade. However, head football coach Mike Norvell is regarded as someone who is used to securing high-quality transfers.
While I could blame it on the 2-10 season from 2024, Florida State has been relatively quiet when it comes to the transfer portal. That is odd for Norvell when he constructs a roster.
I had mentioned recently in an article that it looked like Tennessee safety transfer Jakobe Thomas would be visiting Florida State and Miami in the coming days. While I don't think that the Seminoles are in dire need of a safety with starters such as Shyheim Brown and Earl Little Jr., I believe that it isn't the worst idea to have talented depth to work with.
Thomas is coming off his trip with the Hurricanes and has officially committed to the program. We already know that arch-rival head football coach Mario Cristobal can recruit at a high level, but can he ever win football games when it matters? Individuals haven't seen that yet.
I don't buy much stock in the goofballs in Coral Gables, but this looks to be a concerning trend for a program that was once very invested in obtaining high-quality talent in the transfer portal. This isn't stating that I don't like the talent on the roster because I do. However, when you go 2-10, there are times when you add quality pieces even when you might be full at certain positions.
This is a loss for the Seminoles in losing Thomas to Miami.