2024 NFL Draft: Three Seminoles Headline NFL.com's Top 50 Prospects
The Florida State Seminoles have had some great representation all around the board leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. Braden Fiske was a notable draft riser at the Senior Bowl and Combine, though each of the 12 Seminoles that received an invite arguably showed out.
With this, three different Seminoles were included in Daniel Jeremiah's NFL.com 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Of course, Florida State standout Jared Verse was the first of the team's alumni to receive a mention.
"Verse is a rugged, twitched-up edge rusher with a thick/powerful build. At Florida State, he moved around the defensive front," Jeremiah wrote. "He doesn't have elite bend at the top of his rush. When aligned inside, he relies more on his quickness to work the edge of an offensive guard. Against the rush, he is stout at the point of attack. He closes the back door quickly on runs away from him with great speed and effort."
On top of his on-field talent, which factors heavily into his draft position, Verse is going to be an absolutely incredible locker-room presence for whatever team is lucky enough to draft him. He's played a huge part in Florida State's program turnaround which has re-earned the program an elite status. Verse was ranked No. 14 in the draft class.
As mentioned, Fiske has been a huge draft riser as the event draws closer and closer. He's ranked the No. 37 prospect in the draft class, which goes to show how much respect he garnered at the draft combine.
"Fiske is an explosive, versatile defensive lineman. He aligns up and down the defensive front and he’s very disruptive in every game I’ve studied," Jeremiah wrote. "I love his effort/tenacity. Overall, Fiske is a competitive, athletic and impactful defensive lineman capable of starting right away."
The third Seminole on the list is Keon Coleman -- which rounds out the three Seminoles which were all at one point transfers into the program -- as he was ranked the No. 45 prospect of the draft.
"A big, physical wideout with average play speed, Coleman has the versatility to play inside and outside. He is a smooth and fluid route runner with some nuance to his game. He understands how to use his body to keep defenders on his back and attack the ball in front of his frame," Jeremiah wrote. "He's an excellent athlete. Overall, Coleman lacks ideal speed to separate, but he makes a lot of big plays in crowded environments and should be a red-zone menace at the next level."
While he goes on to explain Coleman doesn't have the explosive initial speed, his play in Tallahassee proved his physicals and athleticism were enough to torch opposing defenses. All three Florida State prospects on the list played a vital role in the Seminoles' incredible season.
Each of the three players will be selected quite early in the draft, and whatever team lands those prospects will end up with incredible football players who can make an early impact.
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