Newcomer Roundup: How Are FSU's Transfers And Freshmen Stacking Up?

16 of Florida State's 40 offseason additions have played in the first two games.

Sep 2, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Jaylin Lucas (13) runs the ball during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images / Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Florida State set out to reload rather than rebuild after the program was snubbed from the College Football Playoff in December. The Seminoles hit the NCAA Transfer Portal harder than ever over the offseason, acquiring 17 players who began their careers at other college programs, three more than any of head coach Mike Norvell's previous portal classes.

At the same time, FSU signed 23 prospects from the high school ranks with #Tribe24 being the program's top-rated prep class since Norvell arrived in Tallahassee. That meant the Seminoles added a total of 40 new scholarship players to a roster replacing a significant amount of production from the ACC Championship team last year.

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Through two games, the majority of Florida State's new pieces haven't lived up to what we were expecting when they joined the program. Only 16 of the offseason additions have played so far with transfers such as Omarion Cooper, Tomiwa Durojaiye, Jacob Rizy, and Shawn Murphy yet to see the field. Plus, Jaylin Lucas and Earl Little Jr. have been on the field for less than 20 snaps.

In what isn't a major surprise, just two of FSU's 23 true freshmen have seen action; running back Kam Davis and tight end Landen Thomas. More faces in #Tribe24 should begin to get involved as the season progresses.

Though just eight-quarters of football has been played, a lot has already happened and the first of three BYE weeks this season is upon us. There's no better time than now to dive into how Florida State's newcomers are stacking up with a look at snap counts, PFF grades, and stats.

*Special teams snap counts weren't included

Transfers:

— DJ Uiagalelei, Quarterback

Snaps: 121

PFF Grade: 71.1

Stats: 40/69 passing, 465 yards, one touchdown, one interception, 14 rushes, two yards

— Richie Leonard IV, Offensive Lineman

Snaps: 121

PFF Grade: 64.9

Stats: Two starts

— Marvin Jones Jr., Defensive End

Snaps: 77

PFF Grade: 51.2

Stats: Two tackles

— Malik Benson, Wide Receiver

Snaps: 76

PFF Grade: 63.2

Stats: Seven catches, 72 yards

— Jalen Brown, Wide Receiver

Snaps: 72

PFF Grade: 57.2

Stats: Three catches, 26 yards

— Davonte Brown, Safety

Snaps: 56

PFF Grade: 48.6

Stats: Seven tackles

— TJ Ferguson, Offensive Lineman

Snaps: 55

PFF Grade: 51.7

Stats: Has contributed off the bench in both games

— Roydell Williams, Running Back

Snaps: 54

PFF Grade: 65.2

Stats: 15 rushes, 48 yards, one touchdown, five catches, 46 yards

— Cam Riley, Linebacker

Snaps: 50

PFF Grade: 59.8

Stats: 17 tackles, one forced fumble

— Sione Lolohea, Defensive End:

Snaps: 46

PFF Grade: 67.6

Stats: Three tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks

— Grady Kelly, Defensive Tackle

Snaps: 30

PFF Grade: 74.1

Stats: Four tackles

— Earl Little Jr., Cornerback

Snaps: 19

PFF Grade: 40.5

Stats: Two tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack

— Jaylin Lucas, Running Back

Snaps: 19

PFF Grade: 81.4

Stats: Two rushes, 13 yards, three catches, 39 yards

— Tomiwa Durojaiye, Defensive Tackle

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Omarion Cooper, Defensive Back

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Jacob Rizy, Offensive Lineman

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Shawn Murphy, Linebacker

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

High School Signees:

— Kam Davis, Running Back

Snaps: 24

PFF Grade: 62.1

Stats: Four rushes, 11 yards, one catch, seven yards

— Landen Thomas, Tight End

Snaps: 15

PFF Grade: 53.0

Stats: N/A

— Luke Kromenhoek, Quarterback

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Micahi Danzy, Running Back

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Lawayne McCoy, Wide Receiver

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Elijah Moore, Wide Receiver

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— BJ Gibson, Wide Receiver

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Camdon Frier, Wide Receiver

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Amaree Williams, Tight End

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Jon Daniels, Offensive Lineman

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Manasse Itete, Offensive Lineman

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Jayden Todd, Offensive Lineman

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Tye Hylton, Offensive Lineman

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— DD Holmes, Defensive End

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— D'Nas White, Defensive Tackle

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Jamorie Flagg, Defensive Tackle

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Jayden Parrish, Linebacker

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Timir Hickman-Collins, Linebacker

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Charles Lester III, Defensive Back

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Cai Bates, Defensive Back

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Ricky Knight III, Defensive Back

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Jamari Howard, Defensive Back

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

— Jake Weinberg, Kicker

Snaps: 0

PFF Grade: N/A

Stats: N/A

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