Two Former FSU Offensive Linemen Trying Out For Jacksonville Jaguars At Rookie Mini-Camp
Though Florida State only had one player - Jammie Robinson - selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, other former Seminoles have been finding deals as undrafted free agents.
Over the past couple of weeks, wide receiver Ontaria Wilson (Los Angeles Chargers), tight end Camren McDonald (Green Bay Packers), defensive tackle Robert Cooper (Seattle Seahawks), tight end Wyatt Rector (Las Vegas Raiders) and offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons (Indianapolis Colts) landed with teams around the league.
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The majority of NFL clubs are holding a three-day Rookie Mini-Camp over the weekend to get a glance at their draft picks as well as the undrafted free agents and tryout players that are coming in.
According to social media, it appears that a pair of former Florida State offensive linemen - Jazston Turnetine and Dillan Gibbons - have been invited to try out for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars selected two offensive linemen in April, including Anton Harrison in the first round.
This will be Turnetine's first bid with an NFL team while Gibbons recently tried out for the Colts during their Rookie Mini-Camp last week but didn't earn a contract offer.
Turnetine is making his way back from a leg injury that he suffered during Florida State's final offensive drive of the game. He had to be carted off the field but was acknowledged and encouraged by every player and coach on the sideline before he was taken to the locker room. Turnetine participated in the Seminoles' Pro Day at the conclusion of March and also worked out for the Atlanta Falcons during the predraft process.
The Georgia native appeared in all 13 games, with eight starts, after transferring to Florida State from South Carolina. He developed into a crucial swing tackle throughout the offseason. Prior to playing for the Seminoles, he spent two years with the Gamecocks and appeared in 18 games, with 10 starts, all at left tackle. Turnetine began his college career at Hutchinson Community College, earning second-team All-America honors during his second year with the program.
Gibbons ended up developing into an important piece of Florida State's turnaround on the offensive line over the last two years. He started all 24 games that he appeared in with the Seminoles, earning First-Team All-ACC honors in 2022 after garnering an All-ACC honorable mention the prior season. FSU capped off the regular season with seven straight games of 200+ rushing yards.
The Florida native began his college career at Notre Dame. He appeared in 29 games, with one start, over four years. The winner of the Wuerffel Award, Gibbons made an impact on and off the field in Tallahassee with his charity Big Man Big Heart.
Jacksonville is holding Rookie Mini-Camp from Friday to Sunday. It'll be interesting to see if either former Seminole gets a more extensive look with the franchise.
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