This insane FSU stat proves it's 'DBU' and it's not close

The moniker "DBU" is often used by college teams because they consistently produce high-quality defensive backs who are drafted by NFL teams and have successful careers.

Florida State has always been in the mix as the rightful owner of that moniker. LSU, Florida, and Ohio State tried to claim it lately, with FSU struggling to consistently play at a high level over the last 7-8 years (those teams have had their stretches like this too).

However, this insane stat truly lets you know who the true owner of the moniker is:

Now, interceptions are not the only stat to prove how great a defensive back is, especially when teams stop throwing to his side of the field. Passes defended would be another solid stat we could use to prove our point.

The context most will miss is that FSU didn't start playing football consistently until 1947, and didn't become an established program until Bobby Bowden transformed it into one of the nation's elites in the 80s and 90s after getting hired in 1976.

All of these other colleges on the graphic started their football programs in the 1800s and had a several-decades head start on FSU. Ohio State is No. 1 on the list, but has been playing football since 1890.

The fact that it took FSU fewer than 50 years to build its program and produce the players it has is remarkable, considering the disadvantages they've overcome.

It doesn't hurt that it's located in arguably the best area that produces players with speed. However, Miami, Florida, and other programs had access to those players and failed to sign and develop them.

When Deion Sanders, a former FSU standout and arguably the best defensive back ever in the NFL, who doesn't claim FSU anymore, openly says it's DBU, you already know.