FSU football suffers another transfer portal loss as veteran defender moving on

Everyone knew that transfers would be a necessary evil for Florida State entering the offseason. That's just how the Seminoles have to operate following a fourth losing season in six years under head coach Mike Norvell.

Regardless, some of the losses have been brutal for the program, particularly with redshirt sophomore cornerback Ja'Bril Rawls and redshirt sophomore safety Edwin Joseph hitting the portal.

On a day in the middle of December when four players have transferred from Florida State, the Seminoles are losing another experienced defender.

Veteran LB Omar Graham Jr. Transferring From Florida State

On Tuesday afternoon, redshirt junior linebacker Omar Graham Jr. announced his plans to enter the portal. Graham Jr. spent the last four seasons at Florida State, flirting with a transfer last offseason before ultimately returning to the Seminoles.

Over the last two years, Graham Jr. appeared in 22 games and made 13 starts, totaling 75 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and four pass deflections.

NEW: Florida State LB Omar Graham plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, @PeteNakos reports.

Graham totaled 38 tackles and 1 pass deflection this season. https://t.co/kSYG7dYADj pic.twitter.com/GQCy61Y3cF
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) December 16, 2025

Graham Jr. was among Florida State's rotation at linebacker, seeing the bulk of snaps alongside Elijah Herring, Stefon Thompson, Justin Cryer, and Blake Nichelson.

The Florida native signed with the Seminoles as a three-star prospect in 2022. 15 of the 17 prep signees in 2022 transferred from the program. Azareye'h Thomas made it to the NFL. Daniel Lyons is the lone remaining member of the class currently on the roster.

Graham Jr. was a member of Florida State's ACC Championship in 2023.

During his time with the Seminoles, Graham Jr. appeared in 39 games, making 14 starts. He totaled 106 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and four pass deflections.

The 6-foot-1, 238-pound linebacker is expected to have one season of eligibility remaining.