Projecting Florida State's Depth Chart On Defense In 2023

Who will secure a starting spot for the Seminoles on defense this fall?

It's finally time for the Seminoles to get going as the team will begin preseason camp on Thursday. This is the first step for FSU ahead of what is expected to be a successful season in Tallahassee in 2023. The program is looking to climb back to the top of the conference while possibly pushing for a playoff berth in the process.

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Florida State's defense is returning talent and experience across the entire unit with the main question being how the team will replace Jammie Robinson at safety. Jared Verse, Fabien Lovett, and Braden Fiske will lead a deep defensive line this fall.

These are our predictions for how the Seminoles' two-deep on defense will shake out during the 2023 season.

Defensive End:

1. Jared Verse, RS Jr.

2. Byron Turner Jr, RS So./Jaden Jones, RS So.

Nose Tackle:

1. Fabien Lovett, RS Sr.

2. Darrell Jackson, Jr./Joshua Farmer, RS So.

Defensive Tackle:

1. Braden Fiske, RS Sr.

2. Dennis Briggs, RS Sr./Malcolm Ray, RS Jr./Daniel Lyons, RS Fr.

Defensive End:

1. Patrick Payton, RS So.

2. Gilber Edmond, RS Jr.

Middle Linebacker:

1. Tatum Bethune, RS Sr.

2. DJ Lundy, RS Jr.

Linebacker:

1. Kalen DeLoach, RS Jr.

2. Omar Graham, RS Fr.

Cornerback:

1. Renardo Green, RS Sr.

2. Jarrian Jones, RS Sr.

Cornerback:

1. Fentrell Cypress II, RS Jr.

2. Azareye'h Thomas, So.

Nickel Cornerback:

1. Greedy Vance, RS Jr.

2. Jones

Free Safety:

1. Shyheim Brown, RS So.

2. Kevin Knowles, Jr.

Strong Safety:

1. Akeem Dent, RS Sr.

2. KJ Kirkland, Fr./Ashlynd Barker, RS Fr.

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