Signing Day Preview: Defense

Seminoles.com Senior Writer Brandon Mellor breaks down FSU's returning defensive players and looks at the 'Noles' needs on the defensive line, at linebacker and in the secondary heading into National Signing Day 2012.

11/17/2011

2008 Class: 4 Seasons Later

Saturday marks the last time that many members of the 2008 signing class will play their final game in Tallahassee. Brandon Mellor looks back at that '08 class and breaks down each of the signees.

11/08/2011

Tough In The Trenches

Florida State's bullying bunch of defensive linemen are at the core of the Seminoles' four-game winning streak, writes Brandon Mellor.

10/28/2011

Game Preview: FSU vs. NCSU

If history is our guide, Saturday's high-noon showdown between Florida State and NC State will be a close one at Doak Campbell Stadium.

10/27/2011

Bring On 'Pack!

Seminoles bounce back with strong final workout before NC State arrives

Moses McCray Photo Gallery

2011 OUTLOOK
An impressive physical specimen with outstanding strength and agility. Missed spring practice as well as all of last season after recovering from a foot injury. An outstanding athlete who has yet to tap into his full potential in terms of productivity, but the coaching staff is optimistic that he will add depth to the interior of the line when healthy.

2010
Missed spring practice while recovering from elbow and shoulder surgeries and ended up missing the fall season after injuring himself during fall camp.

2009
Played in 12 games and logged nine starts, despite dealing with an elbow injury throughout the season...finished with 12 tackles and one tackle for loss, which came in a road win at North Carolina...came up with his first career fumble recovery against Georgia Tech...registered a career-high four tackles in win over NC State, including a career-best three solo stops. 2008: Started first two games of his FSU career as a true freshman and saw action in eight contests...had eight tackles and one tackle for loss...registered three tackles in each of his first two games against Western Carolina and Chattanooga...was one of only two true freshmen to start on defense for the Seminoles.

PERSONAL
Earned a four-star rating from both Rivals and Scout...FSWA 4A All-State honorable mention selection as a senior...participated in the FACA North-South All-Star game... recorded 15 sacks as a junior at Hillsborough High...was timed at 4.68 in the 40-yard dash...in addition to playing football he also wrestled and was an accomplished thrower on the Hillsborough track and field team...born January 12, 1990.

Career-Highs:
Tackles 3, two times last vs. Chattanooga, 2008
TFL 0.5, two times last vs. Chattanooga, 2008

DEFENSE