Florida A&M is focusing on improving its offensive line depth ahead of the 2026 football season. Head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. emphasized the need for additional players in this critical area.
Key points
Florida A&M is addressing offensive line depth.
Head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. highlighted the need for more players.
The team rostered 88 players during spring camp.
There are 43 players on offense and 39 on defense.
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Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.
Florida A&M Rattlers
The game starts ― and is often won in the trenches.
“We’re going to have to go and find some depth in some areas, especially offensive line,” head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. told the media following April 3’s Orange and Green Spring Game.
During spring camp, the Rattlers rostered 88 players: 43 on offense, 39 on defense, and six special teamers.
Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Armond Parker warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
The Florida A&M Rattlers hosted their 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback James Hayes warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Q&A
What is Florida A&M doing to improve its offensive line for the 2026 season?
Florida A&M is actively seeking to enhance its offensive line depth as part of its preparations for the 2026 football season.
Who is the head coach of Florida A&M football?
The head coach of Florida A&M football is Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.
How many players are on the Florida A&M football roster for spring camp?
The Florida A&M football roster includes 88 players during spring camp, with 43 on offense.
Why is offensive line depth important for football teams?
Offensive line depth is crucial for football teams as it impacts the team's ability to protect the quarterback and establish a strong running game.
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Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback James Hayes warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Florida A&M Rattlers quarterback Isaiah Knowles warms up for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Florida A&M Rattlers defensive back Daylyn Ditson during the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
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The Florida A&M Rattlers hosted their 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Quinn Gray Sr. leads his team during warmups for the 'Friday Night Strike' Orange and Green Spring Football Game on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, Friday, April 3, 2026.
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Nine offensive linemen were listed. Gray added that just six out of the nine played in the spring game.
Six players who played key reps for the Rattlers last year appeared in the spring game roster, including Tommy Bridgewater, Kai Gadson, and Chris Williams. Among the Rattlers’ key losses was Ashton Grable, who will try out for the Buffalo Bills at the rookie minicamp in May.
The Florida A&M University Rattlers geared up and hit the field for the first spring practice of the season under head coach Quinn Gray on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
The Florida A&M University Rattlers geared up and hit the field for the first spring practice of the season under head coach Quinn Gray on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.
“They did a tremendous job all spring,” said Gray. “The way that we were able to run the ball and do some things with that speaks volumes of what we’re looking for in terms of intensity and the heart that those guys showed throughout the spring.”
Since the 2025 NCAA-House Settlement, FAMU’s roster limit is 105. So, there’s plenty of room to bring in some maulers on the offensive frontlines.
Only approximately 15 FAMU players with one year of eligibility can enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Top wide receiver target Kenari Wilcher is the lone Rattler who’s declared for the portal.
The Rattlers may sift through the transfer portal to see what’s left, hit the junior college ranks, or add high school talent through hosting and attending various prospect camps this summer.
FAMU coaches currently have recruiting trips planned across Florida and other regional areas.
“What is our next move from a roster standpoint? We’ve got some decisions that we have to make because we do have some guys coming in,” Gray explained. “At this point, it’s all about the evaluation part of it for us as coaches and making sure that we make the best decisions for the roster going into the fall.”
