Reactions Pour in as Jordan Travis is Selected by New York Jets in 2024 NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft saw many great Seminoles find their future homes at the professional level with the likes of Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Trey Benson, Jarrian Jones, Renardo Green, and Keon Coleman having already been selected, thus far. While a good handful of ‘Noles still wait to hear their name called, storied Seminole quarterback Jordan Travis’ wait is finally over. The New York Jets selected Travis in the fifth round with the No. 171 overall pick, making him the first Florida State quarterback to be drafted since Jameis Winston in 2015.
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Jordan Travis’ journey through the Florida State football program was full of twists and turns, but that all came to a head in 2023 when Travis commanded a record-breaking offense for the ‘Noles. The veteran quarterback threw for 8,644 yards and 65 touchdowns and ran for 1,910 yards and 31 touchdowns on 409 carries en route to an undefeated regular season, an ACC Championship, ACC Player of the Year honors, and a fifth-place finish in the Heisman race. Unfortunately, Travis’ promising season was cut short by a leg injury suffered against North Alabama in late November.
Despite the ups and downs during his time in Tallahassee, Travis was a prime example of Mike Norvell’s culture and a leader both on the field and in the locker room, which was evidenced by the immense support that rallied around him following the devastating foot injury that cut his season short. Mere months later, that same level of support is showing up once again.
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Fans, former teammates, FSU staff members and NFL veterans are all celebrating the quarterback’s selection by the New York Jets in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The New York Jets share Jordan Travis' initial reaction to getting the call
Love seeing the smile on @jordantrav13's face 💚
— New York Jets (@nyjets) April 27, 2024
"It's a friggin' dream come true." pic.twitter.com/ZcbNdHKcma
FSU Head Coach Mike Norvell congratulates an "All Time Great Seminole"
🙏 @jordantrav13 is one of the ALL-TIME GREAT Seminoles! So happy for him and the @nyjets going to be a special journey for them both. Excited to watch and glad @ii_jermaine has another member of the #NoleFamily coming!! #KeepCLIMBing https://t.co/kAdslqkk2l
— Mike Norvell (@Coach_Norvell) April 27, 2024
FSU QB Coach Tony Tokarz congratulates his former Quarterback
Good things happen to good people who work hard.
— Coach Tony Tokarz (@Coach_TokarzQB) April 27, 2024
Congrats @jordantrav13 !
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Former FSU Baseball Player and Brother of Jordan Travis, Devon Travis, celebrates his selection
A LEADER. A WINNER. THE BEST HUMAN I KNOW. JETS GOT THEM ONE. I LOVE YOU BRO. CONGRATS @jordantrav13 ! J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!!!!!!!!!
— Devon Travis (@DeVoTrAv) April 27, 2024
Former FSU teammate and future NYJ teammate Jermaine Johnson chimes in
Yessir @jordantrav13 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) April 27, 2024
Former Florida State teammate DE Jared Verse shares words of encouragement
YESSIR!!!! You deserve it brother!! Gonna be a problem!!!! https://t.co/mEb4oh19L5
— Jared Verse (@JaredVerse1) April 27, 2024
Former Florida State teammate RB Trey Benson posts his reaction to finding out the news
BRA, IM SO HAPPY 😭 sheddin tears man https://t.co/LwTZ4F6JzS
— Trey Benson (@trey_uno1) April 27, 2024
NFL veteran and former Jet Damien Woody shows support for the Jets' draft pick
LOVE this Jordan Travis pick for the Jets!!
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) April 27, 2024
Heisman quarterback Robert Griffin III breaks down Travis' potential with the Jets
Jordan Travis to the @nyjets in the 5th round made my day. LEADER. WARRIOR. Exactly the type of QB you want in the building. Does everything the right way. Tough enough to handle New York and can fully heal behind A Rod and Tyrod. @JordanTravis_ #JetUp pic.twitter.com/vQC3luk3mC pic.twitter.com/45oLopPtzQ
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 27, 2024
NFL scouts weigh in on the Jordan Travis selection
Text from an AFC North scout on new #Jets QB Jordan Travis: “I think his intelligence and legs make him a potential starter there post (Aaron) Rodgers. He’s got a real chance for sure.” https://t.co/6IvSo6S2IB
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 27, 2024
The Florida State University Marching Chiefs express their support for Travis
Congratulations, @jordantrav13, and again, thank you. ♥️💛 pic.twitter.com/tj6RplxMYV
— Marching Chiefs (@FSUChiefs) April 27, 2024
College Football Fans react to the news:
YESSIRRRR. JORDAN. TRAVIS. 💚🛩️
— TaReef KnockOut (@TaReefKnockOut) April 27, 2024
We LOVE to see Jordan Travis get drafted 🙌
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) April 27, 2024
Leader.
— Dillon Riera (@13d_riera) April 27, 2024
Culture setter.
The epitome of the Unconquered spirit.
There’s not much more to say about #13 that hasn’t been said already, except that he’s now an NFL quarterback.
Congratulations, captain. We’ll miss you, JT.#Noles #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/OZBGV5nC9X
Jordan Travis to the Jets. Yesssssss
— Sosua Stoute (@biggameJames_36) April 27, 2024
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