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Florida State's lone departure from the backfield, aside from quarterback EJ Manuel, was senior do-everything fullback Lonnie Pryor. Devonta Freeman and James Wilder Jr. return as the elder statesmen entering their junior seasons. Mario Pender, af...

When Malachi Dupre (River Ridge, La./John Curtis Christian) was initially offered by Florida State, it came from a coach who is no longer on staff. Dameyune Craig, now an assistant at Auburn, has since moved on. Now the Seminoles are targeting two...

Jameis Winston's ascent to Florida State's heir apparent at quarterback, and Clint Trickett's subsequent transfer from the program, have changed things for the Seminoles' recruiting tactics at the position for 2014. J.J. Cosentino is the first and...

Offensive line, a position of need for Florida State during this recruiting cycle, got a boost Wednesday night. Alec Eberle (Mechanicsville, Va./Altee), a two-way lineman, committed to Florida State, calling Rick Trickett and Jimbo Fisher to give ...

BRADENTON, Fla. -- For the 2015 cycle, there isn't another prospect with more FBS offers than Jacques Patrick (Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek). And Florida State was fortunate enough to have him on campus again recently. Conversations with Jimbo Fishe...

Spring practice is over in Tallahassee, but it is hardly time to sit around and relax for the Florida State coaches. Beginning this week, the spring evaluation period is in full swing. Miles will be logged on the ground and in the air to see just abo...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State's efforts to continue building a relationship with one of the top running backs in the state of Alabama, Kerryon Johnson (Madison, Ala./Madison Academy), continued over the weekend. The 6-foot, 175-pound tailback...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- After a trip north on the weekend, Ryan Davis' (St. Petersburg, Fla./Northeast) fondness of Florida State has deepened. On Saturday the 2015 athlete, who also has offers from Arizona and USF, took in the Seminoles' annual spri...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Spring games are a chance for coaches and players to test what they've got in a more game-like situation. Practice is one thing, but putting on uniforms and taking to the stadium in front of fans is another. It's also a chance...

After consecutive finishes inside the top five in total defense, it's hard to really point out major weaknesses on Florida State's defense the last two seasons. In 2011 and 2012, the Seminoles held opponents to 15 points or less. But upon closer e...

Florida State offensive line coach Rick Trickett, who faces the challenge of restocking depth this cycle, had one of his top offensive guard targets on campus last Tuesday. Corey Martinez (Tampa, Fla./Tampa Catholic), who has been to Florida State...

The commitment of J.J. Cosentino (Pittsburgh/Central Catholic) hasn't stopped Florida State from exploring further options at quarterback. While on his visit to Tallahassee over the weekend, Jimbo Fisher brought Jalan McClendon (Charlotte, N.C./We...

Florida State already has a quarterback on board for 2014, and even one for 2015, but that's not going to stop them from hosting another one on an unofficial visit this weekend. Jalan McClendon (Charlotte, N.C./ West Mecklenburg), a 6-foot-4 pocke...

Two-way prospect T.J. Harrell (Tampa, Fla./Tampa Catholic) had his first real opportunity to check out Florida State's campus Tuesday. And according to the 6-foot, 197-pound athlete, it didn't disappoint. The tour was nice, he said, but a segment ...

James Coley's departure to Miami has already made an impact. Joseph Yearby (Miami/Central), a former Florida State commitment, switched to the Hurricanes since the change was made. And now Coley is hoping it can happen again with wide receiver C.J...

Getting the chance to play QB at FSU is a dream opportunity for J.J. Cosentino. Now, the 2014 commit is ready to lead a few more prospects to the Seminoles.

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