With every run and catch out of the backfield, practice after practice, the point is driven home: Florida State has assembled a deep and versatile running back room and one that could be the identity of the offense in 2024.

There is a veteran in Lawrance Toafili but also transfers like Roydell Williams and Jaylin Lucas who have fit right in. There’s a veteran itching for more carries in the rotation in Caziah Holmes. There’s a second-year back in Sam Singleton, who looks far more comfortable this camp. There’s a freshman who doesn’t look like a freshman (224-pound Kam Davis) and a freshman who has stunned with his speed (Micahi Danzy, who clocked in at 21 mph recently).

The running back room has been nothing short of impressive, even if there’s the asterisk of seeing just one full-pad practice and a few more in shells. Day in and day out, FSU’s backs have been the most consistent room on offense. And it helps when they are running behind an offensive line that is also loaded with experience and depth.

“We got more backs, we’re stronger, tougher runners,” running backs coach David Johnson said. “They have a really good understanding of what's going on.”

FSU sports information:

Florida State golfer Gray Albright, who led the Seminoles to the cusp of the 2024 NCAA Division I Championship, is ranked No. 12 nationally on the list of rising seniors on the PGA Tour University preseason top 25 ranking for the 2024-25 season. Albright averaged a career-low 71.65 strokes as a junior in leading the Seminoles to the runner-up spot against Auburn in the NCAA Championship Finals at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif. He enters his senior season ranked among the top-20 golfers in school history with a 72.35 career stroke average.

Albright is one of six players from the ACC on the preseason top-25 list which includes players from 21 schools and eight different countries. A total of four schools – Arizona State, UCLA, North Carolina, and Oklahoma -- have two players each on the list. Also on the list from the ACC are players from Virginia, NC State, Louisville, and Duke.

Arizona State’s Preston Summerhays is No. 1 on the PGA TOUR University preseason top-25 list for the in 2024-25 season.

“Being named to the PGA Tour U Preseason top-25 list means a lot for both me and our team,” said Albright. “Most importantly, it says that we have a group of really good players on our team. PGA Tour U has given us the opportunity to have a place to play straight out of college and that’s huge. It’s really nice to know that good play in college will benefit you in the professional world.”

Albright has two career wins on his Seminole resume – the 2023 Seminole Intercollegiate and the 2024 Watersound Invitational. His best career single-round score of 65 in the first round of the 2023 Jackson T. Stephens Cup is tied for the 20th lowest single-round score in school history.

In partnership with the World Amateur Golf Ranking, PGA TOUR University ranks players based on the last two years of their collegiate careers. Eligible Tournaments include NCAA Division-I men’s team competitions, official PGA TOUR tournaments and select DP World Tour events.

The No. 1 player in the final PGA TOUR University Ranking in May 2025 will earn PGA TOUR membership, while players Nos. 2-5 (fully exempt) and Nos. 6-10 (conditional) will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2025. Additionally, players ranked sixth through 25th ill earn fully exempt membership for the North America Swing of PGA TOUR Americas in 2025.

“Gray established himself as one of the top players in the country during his junior season,” said Florida State Head Coach Trey Jones. “His hard work and attention to detail helped him improve his world ranking by over 400 spots during the last year. Gray is a great example of hard work, determination, and talent. This is a well-deserved ranking for one of our team leaders.”

Introduced in 2020, PGA TOUR University identifies the best players in collegiate golf and provides membership opportunities on PGA TOUR-affiliated tours. PGA TOUR University alumni have won 24 professional events, and 12 alumni earned their PGA TOUR cards for the 2024 season.

2024-25 PGA TOUR University Preseason Ranking

Rank Name, University

1. Preston Summerhays, Arizona State

2. Omar Morales, UCLA

3. Brendan Valdes, Auburn

4. Calum Scott, Texas Tech

5. Jackson Van Paris, Vanderbilt

6. Jackson Buchanan, Illinois

7. David Ford, North Carolina

8. Ian Gilligan, Florida

9. Jose Luis Ballester Barrio, Arizona State

10. Phichaksn Maichon, Texas A&M

11. Deven Patel, Virgina

12. Gray Albright, Florida State

13. Maxwell Ford, North Carolina

14. Stephen Campbell Jr., Oklahoma

15. Justin Hastings, San Diego State

16. Pablo Ereno Perez, UCLA

17. Algot Kleen, LSU

18. Nicholas Mathews, NC State

19. Andrew Goodman, Oklahoma

20. Sebastian Moss, Louisville

21. Tiger Christensen, Arizona

22. Zac Jones, BYU

23. Luke Sample, Duke

24. Nathan Franks, South Carolina

25. Jake Peacock, South Florida

Until these prospects sign on the dotted line they are not officially committed anywhere. Things change each week so a player whose stock up this week could choose another school next week. FSU has one of the top classes this year based on star rankings. They have over a 4.0 average on the Rivals network, which would put them in the top five nationally. The way I rank classes is based on balance and need. Right now FSU has a quality class. Other programs may have more players committed but FSU is pulling in BLUE CHIP PROSPECTS at every position.

Stock Up
1. RB Ousmane Kromah (Lee County, 5-11, 200): After getting burned last year, I am skeptical on these Georgia kids. That being said FSU has also done well in the state of Georgia, landing the top tight end last year (Landen Thomas), the top running back (Kam Davis) and possibly the top QB (Luke Kromenhoek). So while they did lose out on KJ Bolden, FSU continues to make its mark in Georgia. FSU has already pulled in one of the top guards (Peyton Joseph) and top receivers (CJ Wiley). I like where FSU sits with Kromah. Follow the visits. FSU sits well with Kromah. (Competition-Auburn/Georgia)

2. OT Josh Petty (Fellowship Christian, 6-5, 265): Petty is probably priority No. 1 for FSU. He plays tackle and FSU has a ton of guards on its roster. He is going to cost a ton of NIL but when you have a major need like FSU does, Petty is worth it.

3. DL Jeremiah McCloud (Lee County, 6-3, 280): (Committed to UF) McCloud showed up on FSU's campus recently. The Seminoles continue to recruit McCloud. FSU is going to lose two starters at DT and also could have some attrition next spring. McCloud is one of the most underrated defensive tackles in the country.

4. DB Bryce Fitzgerald (Miami Columbus, 6-1, 175): Fitzgerald showed up on campus at FSU and all of a sudden they shot to the top of the leaderboard. UF and Miami are both going to be tough to beat out, but DB coach Pat Surtain made an impression on the young man. FSU seems to be recruiting DB as well as anyone in the country. It is no surprise that Bryce is interested in the Seminoles.



5. DB Onis Konanbanny (Heathwood Hall, 6-1, 190): Tennessee, FSU, Tennessee, FSU, Tennessee, FSU. It is a coin flip right now. This one was all Tennessee but FSU has given him something to think about. Onis being a three-star is criminal. He has size and length. He also runs very well.

Stock Down
1. WR Kaliq Lockett (Sachse, Texas, 6-2, 180): Big-time talent. I like CJ Wiley a lot but add Lockett and FSU hit a home run. He comes from the state of Texas and the Longhorns will be hard to beat. That being said you can't count out the Seminoles. He is on the stock down list but that does not mean FSU has no shot.

2. DE Jared Smith (Thompson, 6-6, 245): Smith came to FSU's campus and along with Zion Grady they decided to drop Nick Clayton. Smith and Grady showed interest in the Seminoles. FSU has a shot at Smith but Auburn looks to be the team in the clubhouse. This is one you want to go the distance. If he does not commit right away and Auburn struggles on the field, FSU could sneak in there and pull his commitment.

3. DT Justus Terry (Manchester HS, 6-5, 275): Terry is a long shot. That being said Odell has pulled some shockers in recruiting DTs. FSU is in a position of strength with the commitments of Myron Charles and Kevin Wynn. They can shoot for the moon and if they miss still sit pretty at DT.

4. LB Ty Jackson (Seminole Ridge, 6-2, 200): Jackson has had a weird recruitment. If there is one prospect that has not shown his cards it is Jackson. He has never really named a leader or top five. The word is UF may be his leader. If he commits to UF this is one you play the long game on. The Gators' season will determine what type of class they sign.

5. S Jordan Young (Monroe, 6-0, 185): Young has shown interest in FSU but they have never seemed to get much traction. He is a player of need. FSU has a very good corner room. They have some options at safety. Young is most likely going to stay and play closer to home.

Stock the same
1. RB Byron Louis (American Heritage Plantation, 5-11, 200): Louis has been at the top of FSU's RB board for months now. They also are the team to beat. While Georgia and Miami will make it interesting the Seminoles look like the team with the best chances at pulling in Louis.

2. S Ladarian Clardy (Escambia, 5-11, 175): Clardy looked like he was going to choose Ole Miss. He may still pick the Rebels. He decided to hold off on his commitment and now draw it out a little longer. This can only help FSU, which did not look like the pick if Clardy chose a school this month. He is one of the more underrated players on the board. Both Pat and I feel that Clardy would be a great get for the Seminoles.

3. DE Jalen Wiggins (Rickards, 6-4, 255) (Committed to UF): While committed to UF this one seems flimsy at best. FSU is the home town team and their need on the defensive line makes Wiggins a hot commodity. FSU lost out to the Gators for LJ McCray last year. We feel this one will end up going FSU's way when all is said and done.

4. LB Tavion Wallace (Wayne County, 6-1, 220) (Committed to Arkansas): Wallace's commitment to Arkansas was one of the biggest surprises so far this recruiting cycle. We still feel FSU will land Wallace come NSD. Arkansas has a coach on the hottest of hot seats.