FSU Offensive Line Top 10 Heading Into 2023 Season

Transformed under offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, the offensive line is poised for success.

Florida State had its woes in regard to the offensive line before then offensive line coach and now offensive coordinator Alex Atkins stepped on board in 2020. He has been able to transform a mediocre (at best) offensive line room into one of the top 10 in the country heading into the 2023 season. 

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Max Chadwick of Pro Football Focus recently released a list of top offensive line groups in the country, and FSU made the cut at No. 10.

Top 10 Offensive Lines in College Football💪

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— PFF College (@PFF_College) July 20, 2023

Through transfer and development, Atkins has made it clear that a transformation was necessary and now has the players to back up the notion of what some experts believe will be Florida State's first College Football Playoff run since 2014.

The Seminoles have strategically sought out talented transfers from the NCAA Transfer Portal, adding Jeremiah Byers (UTEP), Bless Harris (Lamar), D'Mitri Emmanuel (Charlotte), Keiondre Jones (Auburn), and Casey Roddick (Colorado) in the offseason, who combine for a total of 120 career starts. The success in the transfer portal should go well with the returning players in the locker room.

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) is lifted up by Florida State Seminoles offensive lineman Darius Washington (76) after scoring a touchdown during a game against UMass. © Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK

Florida State's offense dominated the ACC during the 2022 season, leading the conference in several key categories. They topped the charts in third-down offense, yards gained per play, yards gained per rush, yards gained per pass, total offense per game, yards per completion, rushing offense per game, and scoring offense per game. 

Expecting to field a wealth of experience, five redshirt juniors and three redshirt seniors have seen significant reps and taken snaps at multiple positions, and five players started at least one game last year. The depth up front now is a blessing, as injuries are no longer a complete downfall when The 'Noles take the field against LSU on September 3rd.

Head coach Mike Norvell's offense is built to showcase star players, and whichever five men line up front for the Seminoles will help lead the way.

Florida State offensive coordinator Alex Atkins (right) coaches his offensive line up during an FSU spring football practice of the 2023 season on Friday, March 10, 2023. Alex Atkins :: © Ehsan Kassim/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK

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