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As the Seminoles gear up for the upcoming season, detailed weight changes reveal both gains and losses across every position group, shaping the coaching staff’s approach to conditioning and depth.
Weight fluctuations among 53 Seminoles players reveal strategic adjustments, with quarterbacks and linemen leading the shifts
After a wave of offseason departures, Florida State's tight end position is being reshaped by experienced transfer Desirrio Riles and emerging prospects Landen Thomas and Chase Loftin, with fall camp set to determine their roles in a rebuilt offensive scheme.
Florida State is reshaping its tight end corps with a mix of home‑grown talent and early commitments, pinning hopes on young prospects like AJ Criss while navigating health concerns for Desirrio Riles, Landen Thomas and Chase Loftin.
Florida State University is focusing on recruiting young talent for their tight end position ahead of the 2026 season, as their current roster is thin and will lose players. They have recently offered a scholarship to AJ Criss, a 6-foot-7, 205-pound tight end from Texas, who had an impressive sophomore season with 34 receptions for 574 yards and 8 touchdowns. Florida State currently holds two commitments for their 2028 class, which is ranked No. 7 in the country.
Florida State will enter the 2026 campaign with a dramatically expanded roster, featuring 63 new players, including 52 freshmen, and a strategy to stay within NCAA scholarship caps through grandfathered provisions.
EA Sports is set to launch College Football 27 in early July, featuring 71 Florida State Seminoles players but leaving 39 out due to an 85‑player roster cap. The omissions include quarterbacks Malachi Marshall and Jaden O'Neal, freshman standout Chuck Kennon, and several other key athletes, shaping early expectations for dynasty mode and prompting talk of future roster expansions.