Florida State ranked No. 22 in the post-spring practice top 25

Spring practice has wrapped up, and the Florida State Seminoles are entering the next phase of its offseason program. After winning just seven games over the two years, the Seminoles desperately need to turn things around.

Erick Smith and Paul Myerberg of USA TODAY Sports dove into where teams stand with the spring practice session coming to a close and ranked the top 25 teams in the country, with FSU checking in at No. 22

Seminoles coach Mike Norvell enters the 2026 campaign under significant pressure – even with his huge buyout. The quarterback competition in the spring was won by Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels, settling one question. Others remain with the offensive line still unsettled after a wave of transfers. Things are more sorted on the defensive side of the ball with coordinator Tony White entering his second season. Daniel Lyons emerged as the leader on a young defensive line that has showed promise. Norvell has been positive about the linebacker group that welcomed transfer Chris Jones (Southern Mississippi). Ja’BrilRawls is the standout in the secondary that has several returning pieces.

The Seminoles were able to convince defensive linemen Mandrell and Darryll Desir to remain on the roster after entering the transfer portal, which was the best news of the offseason for Florida State. They also have extremely talented freshmen coming in to help the defense, like blue-chip signees cornerback Chauncey Kennon, linebacker Izayia Williams, and defensive lineman Earnest Rankins.

FSU got wonderful news on the offensive side of the ball as well in terms of retaining players. All-ACC wide receiver decided to return for another year, and Jayvan Boggs came back to the Seminoles after entering the portal. Blue-chip signees Jasen Lopez and give Florida State's receiving room even more juice. At the running back position, is expected to have a big sophomore campaign, and freshman Amari Thomas is ultra talented.