All-ACC OL Sends Message To FSU Football Ahead Of Transition To NFL. Mitri Emmanuel sent a message to FSU fans, coaches and players as he prepares for the next chapter.
FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES
The Orange Bowl was the last game for some players at Florida State. Among this group is redshirt senior Dand Mitri Emmanuel, who completed his seventh year at the varsity level leading the Seminoles to a 13-1* record and the ACC Championship.
A transfer from Charlotte, he spent two years in Tallahassee after reuniting with offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Alex Atkins. As he prepares for the next chapter of his career, Emmanuel sent a message to Florida State fans, coaches and players.
“Dear Nole Family, I am so grateful today for the opportunity to sign with Charlotte in high school and spend my last two years at Florida State University. I want to start by thanking God for everything, ups and downs, so that I can be strong in all situations and be who I am today. To my family who supported me every step of this journey. Thank you for your investment. I can’t thank you enough.
Thanks to Coach Norvell, Coach Atkins and the rest of the staff for their leadership. Trust me from the start, I encourage all players to work hard and keep improving regardless of the situation they face. “I will always be grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Nole family.
“Thanks to my team for welcoming me with open arms and letting me work hard and raise the bar every day alongside my brothers! I love you all. We will never forget the memories we made and all the work we did to get there. I will always strive to get everyone!
There is nothing like playing in Doak Campbell Stadium, and I am so thankful and grateful for the opportunity for everyone to represent this event. With that being said, I am officially announcing the 2024 NFL Draft.
Emmanuel has started all 27 games for Florida State over the past two seasons. He played right guard, but also spent time on the other side of the line. He played a season-high 66 snaps for the Seminoles and #039. A win over Louisville in the conference championship. Emmanuel was named a First Team All-ACC selection after a campaign that earned him Third Team honors in 2022.
The North Carolina native began his career in Charlotte as a three-star prospect in the class of 2017. He started 24 followed games at various positions for the 2019-21 schedule. Emmanuel first crossed paths with Alex Atkins in 2019 when he was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the 49ers.
Emmanuel joins a large group of Seminoles entering the draft after exhausting their qualifications or declaring early.
The roster includes Jordan Travis, running back Trey Benson, Johnny Wilson, Keon Coleman, Jaheim Bell, Casey Roddick, Casey Roddick, Jared Verse, Braden Fiske and Fabien Lovett. also includes Kalen as a witness. DeLoach, Tatum Bethune, Renardo Green, Jarrian Jones and safety Akeem Dent.
