Need @FSU91 to do the roster breakdown but here's my guest of eligible to return players that I think will transfer either after the season or after Spring Ball.
WR: Helton (has the covid year to use yet but he won't see the field).
TE: None (none good enough to go anywhere except FCS and that's risky).
OL: Lloyd Willis. Would probably start at the FCS day 1 and think he will be passed up by younger more talented players.
Zane Herring. Could be a post spring candidate for the portal.
DL/DE: George Wilson. Still woefully undersized, never saw the field even in blowouts and more talented players behind him plus incoming bigger more talented players.
Jarrett Jackson. Injured? Haven't seen him on the field in 4 or so games and with the younger guys getting considerable PT not sure if he's back. Sadly we need him to stay NC we lack depth there in the way of quality.
Desperately need 1/2 portal guys.
LB: Where they going unless asked to pursue interest elsewhere.
Gainer or Gant might be tempted to explore their options. Although if Bethune leaves both could see increased PT.
Another position that is in desperate need of 1 to 2 portal guys.
DB: Sam McCall. Based on visual I don't expect him to return but also hoping he realizes this is the best place for him. Mike does a great job with these guys and hoping he drops his nuts, buckle down and get to climbing.
Still need to hit the portal for 1 or 2 there.
Let's get to it:
RB: Way too many talented guys with only 1 ball and I just don't see them all returning regardless of what Benson does, who I'm starting to think he does return.
Ward I'd be surprised if him or Toafili returns next season if Benson returns. Both probably want to be THE man and while I would want to see them back, I think they explore opportunities outside FSU.
I think 1 of CJ Campbell or Rodney Hill will see what opportunities exist for more PT elsewhere as well though they should be patient bc we lose 3 next year if all return.
WR: Helton (has the covid year to use yet but he won't see the field).
TE: None (none good enough to go anywhere except FCS and that's risky).
OL: Lloyd Willis. Would probably start at the FCS day 1 and think he will be passed up by younger more talented players.
Zane Herring. Could be a post spring candidate for the portal.
DL/DE: George Wilson. Still woefully undersized, never saw the field even in blowouts and more talented players behind him plus incoming bigger more talented players.
Jarrett Jackson. Injured? Haven't seen him on the field in 4 or so games and with the younger guys getting considerable PT not sure if he's back. Sadly we need him to stay NC we lack depth there in the way of quality.
Desperately need 1/2 portal guys.
LB: Where they going unless asked to pursue interest elsewhere.
Gainer or Gant might be tempted to explore their options. Although if Bethune leaves both could see increased PT.
Another position that is in desperate need of 1 to 2 portal guys.
DB: Sam McCall. Based on visual I don't expect him to return but also hoping he realizes this is the best place for him. Mike does a great job with these guys and hoping he drops his nuts, buckle down and get to climbing.
Still need to hit the portal for 1 or 2 there.
Let's get to it:
RB: Way too many talented guys with only 1 ball and I just don't see them all returning regardless of what Benson does, who I'm starting to think he does return.
Ward I'd be surprised if him or Toafili returns next season if Benson returns. Both probably want to be THE man and while I would want to see them back, I think they explore opportunities outside FSU.
I think 1 of CJ Campbell or Rodney Hill will see what opportunities exist for more PT elsewhere as well though they should be patient bc we lose 3 next year if all return.
