Former Florida State Superstar Praised On 'Greatest True Freshman Season' List

The former Florida State Seminole received high praise for his time as a true freshman in Tallahassee.

Nov 9 1991; Tallahassee, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Florida State Seminoles linebacker Marvin Jones (55) in action against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-Imagn Images | RVR Photos-Imagn Images

The Florida State Seminoles, with a relatively short history, are one of the most prominent college football programs of all time. They've won three National Championships and hold the longest bowl streak in the FBS.

The Seminoles have established themselves as a top program and have been able to enjoy and celebrate many great players throughout different the eras of their history.

While many have had the opportunity to carve out incredible, impactful careers in Tallahassee, not many have been able to leave their mark like Marvin Jones. The superstar linebacker was a highly decorated Seminole and college football superstar before eventually enjoying a Hall of Fame NFL career.

Before his elite NFL career, Jones piled up accolades for Florida State and enjoyed one of the best seasons of all time from a true freshman. ESPN's Bill Connelly comprised the top 60 best seasons from a true freshman, with Jones landing at No. 27 on the list.

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"Before finishing his career with basically every accolade imaginable -- consensus All-American (twice), Lombardi and Butkus awards, etc. -- the Miami Northwestern grad and future College Football Hall of Famer was a standout 17-year-old, recording 21 tackles in a single game (!!) and 133 in the regular season and leading the Seminoles to a Blockbuster Bowl win over Penn State in his hometown," Connelly wrote.

Jones was selected No. 4 overall in the 1993 NFL Draft after an incredible career in Tallahassee, further proving the greatness he had in the garnet and gold.

After his son, Marvin Jones Jr., started his college football career with the Georgia Bulldogs, he transferred to Florida State as a legacy player. He was decent, though the program posted an abysmal 2-10 record, and he's now transferred to the Oklahoma Sooners.

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