Mike Norvell Comments On FSU Football's Addition Of Two More Transfer Portal Standouts

The Seminoles have officially added two more transfers to their 2024 class.

Florida State has added two more transfers to its #Tribe24 signing class, it was announced Tuesday, with wide receiver Malik Benson and defensive lineman Tomiwa Durojaiye joining the program.

Malik Benson | WR | 6-1 | 195 | Lansing, Kan. | Lansing High School/Hutchinson CC/Alabama

BREAKING: FSU Football Lands Promising Defensive End Transfer Tomiwa Durojaiye

Appeared in all 14 games with six starts during 2023 season at Alabama…caught 13 passes for 162 yards and one touchdown for SEC champion Crimson Tide…recorded season-high 33 yards on two receptions vs. No. 11 Texas…consensus No. 1 overall junior college recruit in Class of 2023…broke Hutchinson Community College record with 2,152 receiving yards over two seasons and ranked second in program history with 21 receiving touchdowns…earned first-team NJCAA DI All-America honors in 2021 after making 43 receptions for 1,229 yards and 11 touchdowns…receiving yards total broke Blue Dragons single-season record that had stood since 1970…named 2021 Salt City Bowl Offensive MVP with bowl-record 198 receiving yards and two touchdowns on seven catches…caught 54 passes for 923 yards and 10 touchdowns during sophomore season, leading Hutchinson to NJCAA National Championship Game…totaled 1,119 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns in three varsity seasons at Lansing…caught 28 passes for 700 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 130 yards and one touchdown on five rushing attempts his senior season as Lions advanced to second round of 4A state playoffs…made 27 receptions for 368 yards and one touchdown during junior year…played six games and had seven catches for 51 yards as sophomore…also ran track at Lansing…qualified for state championships in 100-meter, 200-meter, 4x100-relay and long jump.

Head Coach Mike Norvell on Malik Benson:

“I am fired up to have Malik joining our program. He’s an explosive playmaker who brings elite-level speed and quickness to the receiver position. Malik was one of the top players in the country coming out of junior college and he showcased a tremendous skillset as a starter for a Power 5 conference champion. His attributes on film will be showcased at a high level here with our offense as he is primed to take the next step in his career here at Florida State.”

Tomiwa Durojaiye | DL | 6-4 | 280 | Philadelphia, Pa. | Middletown High School (Del.)/Kentucky/West Virginia

Played in all 13 games during 2023 season at West Virginia…recorded 23 tackles, including 6.0 for loss with 3.5 sacks, and one quarterback hurry…sacks total ranked second among Mountaineers…made career-high five tackles, 1.5 for loss with 0.5 sack, in win at TCU…appeared in three games at Kentucky while redshirting during 2022 season…ranked as Delaware’s No. 1 prospect by On3 and Rivals and No. 2 prospect in Delaware by 247Sports and ESPN…rated as No. 39 defensive lineman nationally by On3, No. 51 defensive tackle by ESPN and No. 54 strong-side defensive end in nation by Rivals…two-time first-team all-state selection…named Delaware 3A Defensive Player of the Year while leading Middletown to 3A state championship his senior year…recorded 58 tackles, 25.5 for loss with 10.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and two pass breakups…made 45 tackles, 19.5 for loss with 8.5 sacks, in junior season as Cavaliers advanced to Division I DIAA championship game.

Head Coach Mike Norvell on Tomiwa Durojaiye:

“I’m excited to be adding Tomiwa to the Nole Family. He is a great playmaker who has just scratched the surface of what we believe his potential is. He’s going to be a wonderful addition to our defensive front as he combines explosive movements with great size, strength and intelligence. He will be an impact player who will help uphold the standard of our Seminole defense. Tomiwa is a great young man who has a very high ceiling within our program.”

FLORIDA STATE 2024 SIGNING CLASS

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown High School/Previous School
Cai Bates DB 6-2 180 Orlando, Fla. Edgewater High School

Malik Benson WR 6-1 195 Lansing, Kan. Lansing High School/Alabama

Davonte Brown DB 6-2 185 Plantation, Fla. American Heritage High School/Miami

Jalen Brown WR 6-1 180 Miami, Fla. Gulliver Prep/LSU

Jonathan Daniels OL 6-4 280 Pensacola, Fla. Pine Forest High School

Micahi Danzy RB 6-1 180 Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State University School

Kam Davis RB 5-10 220 Albany, Ga. Dougherty High School

Tomiwa Durojaiye DL 6-4 280 Philadelphia, Pa. Middleton HS (Del.)/West Virginia

Jamorie Flagg DL 6-3 300 Miami, Fla. Booker T. Washington High School

Camdon Frier WR 6-0 185 Lake City, Fla. Columbia High School

BJ Gibson WR 6-0 190 Rochelle, Ga. Wilcox County High School

Timir Hickman-Collins LB 6-0 220 Fort Mill, S.C. Indian Land High School

DD Holmes DL 6-6 250 Washington, D.C. Gonzaga High School

Jamari Howard DB 6-2 185 Miami, Fla. Norland High School

Tye Hylton OL 6-5 280 Oviedo, Fla. Oviedo High School

Manasse Itete OL 6-5 290 Modesto, Calif. Central Catholic High School

Marvin Jones Jr. DL 6-5 250 Sunrise, Fla. American Heritage High School/Georgia

Grady Kelly DL 6-2 285 Navarre, Fla. Navarre High School/Colorado State

Ricky Knight III DB 6-0 175 West Palm Beach, Fla. Cardinal Newman High School

Luke Kromenhoek QB 6-4 205 Savannah, Ga. Benedictine Military School

Charles Lester III DB 6-1 185 Venice, Fla. Venice High School

Earl Little Jr. DB 6-1 190 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. American Heritage HS/Alabama

Jaylin Lucas RB 5-9 175 Houma, La. Edna Karr High School/Indiana

Lawayne McCoy WR 6-1 180 Miami, Fla. Miami Central High School

Elijah Moore WR 6-4 200 Olney, Md. Good Counsel High School

Jayden Parrish LB 6-1 215 Delray Beach, Fla. Atlantic High School

Landen Thomas TE 6-4 245 Moultrie, Ga. Colquitt County High School

Jayden Todd OL 6-6 350 Dublin, Ga. West Laurens High School

DJ Uiagalelei QB 6-4 245 Inland Empire, Calif. St. John Bosco HS/Oregon St.

Jake Weinberg K 5-10 170 Delray Beach, Fla. American Heritage High School

D’Nas White DL 6-4 335 Concord, N.C. Jay M Robinson High School

*Press release courtesy of Florida State Athletics

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