ESPN lists two FSU football players as valuable 2025 NFL Draft picks

The two Seminoles will look to make an impact for their new squads in 2025.

Nov 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Florida State Seminoles helmet on the sidelines against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The 2025 NFL Draft brought a lot of surprises for almost everyone. For instance, the Jaguars traded up to take Travis Hunter with the second pick, and Shedeur Sanders slipped to the fifth round.

READ MORE: Ex-Florida State WR joining forces with Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes

As for Florida State, it was a bit of a shock to see none of their draft-eligible players selected in the first two rounds, despite a multitude of mock drafts predicting one or two former 'Noles coming off the boards within the first 64 picks.

However, according to ESPN's Field Yates, both Florida State picks were considered incredibly valuable compared to their positioning in the 2025 Draft.

Yates blamed Azareye'h Thomas' lack of speed for the hesitancy from NFL GMs to select him in the first or second round, but believes the young, former FSU star was "too good to pass up" this year. Thomas was drafted by the New York Jets with the 73rd pick.

"Thomas lasted until this pick because of his lack of elite speed. Scouts at Florida State's pro day clocked him between 4.57 and 4.59 in the 40-yard dash, which is below average for a starting cornerback in the NFL. But Thomas does more than enough to make up for that speed. He has excellent size, ball skills and physicality to get up in the face of wideouts. Like many of the picks highlighted here, the value was too great to pass up on a talented player."

Field Yates, ESPN

As for Joshua Farmer, Yates thinks Farmer joining the New England Patriots with the 137th pick will be a great fit, considering how head coach Mike Vrabel utilized his defensive line rotations with the Titans.

"Farmer showed up only in flashes during his final season at Florida State, but those plays were strong enough to land him a third-round grade on my final board. He has strong, explosive rush skills; he just needs to be a more consistent player. Mike Vrabel leaned on a defensive line rotation in Tennessee and has shown an ability to maximize talent with his roster, so this is a good spot for Farmer to provide interior depth."

Field Yates, ESPN

While the newly cemented pro Seminoles didn't go as high as they'd hoped, there are still high expectations for Thomas and Farmer heading into their rookie seasons

---

READ MORE: 3 key positions FSU Football must address during spring transfer portal window

Stick with NoleGameday for more FREE coverage of Florida State Football throughout the offseason

Follow NoleGameday on and Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok

More Florida State News

• Young defensive lineman transferring after one year with FSU Football
  

• Former FSU starter sends message after entering transfer portal
  

• Top recruit has bad news for FSU Football
  

• Florida State's offensive line depth takes a hit as another Seminole enters portal