03/14/2013 Spring-Practice Primer: Offensive LineFSU returns four standouts on an ever-improving line that is now in need of a new starter at right tackle in the wake of Menelik Watson's early exit to the NFL Draft. 02/05/2013 Pre-Spring Breakdown: Offensive Linemen/Special TeamsSeminoles.com's Brandon Mellor looks back at what each returning football player did in 2012 and looks ahead at what to expect from them when spring practices get started. 02/05/2013 What Were They Ranked? A Look at Current 'NolesWednesday a host of future Florida State football players will put pen to paper and officially join the FSU family. Here's a look at what their soon-to-be teammates were ranked when they were going through the recruiting process. 01/25/2013 2013 Signing Day Preview: OffenseSeminoles.com's Brandon Mellor breaks down FSU's returning offensive players and looks at the 'Noles' needs at quarterback, running back/fullback, wide receiver, tight end and offensive line heading into National Signing Day 2013. 08/02/2012 Fall Camp Preview: OL and STsIn preparation for the Aug. 6 start of FSU football's fall camp, Seminoles.com previews an offensive and defensive position every day this week. Thursday: Offensive linemen and special teams 2013 SPRING OUTLOOK: Versatile lineman who can play center, guard and tackle. 2012: Reserve lineman who played in six games (Murray State, Savannah State, Wake Forest, Boston College, Duke, Maryland)...posted a season-high grade of 77 percent against Savannah State...played 10 snaps against Boston College and Duke. 2011: True freshman who played in six games and earned a season-high 22 snaps against Charleston Southern...logged 10 snaps against Maryland...also was used as part of the PAT and field goal blocking units on special teams. PERSONAL: Enrolled early in January 2011...three-year starter at offensive tackle for Navarre High School where he was coached by Chad Lashley...projected as a center or interior lineman in college...helped lead his team to the Region 1 4A title game and a school-record 11 wins as a senior...Navarre finished 11-2 overall and ranked No. 10 in 4A...three-star recruit and No. 7 center prospect by Rivals.com...rated the No. 13 center by Scout.com and a three-star prospect by 247Sports ... No. 15 center according to ESPN...the first Navarre football player to sign with a Bowl Championship Series member school and one of the few prep football players from the Pensacola area to ever complete his high school requirements in December and join a major college football program before his senior class graduated...member of the Times-Union's Florida Super 75 where he was rated as the No. 1 center...July 14, 1993. |
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