Florida State Seminoles There is a reason why relationships are important in the hiring process.
This is very important in a prospect’s first decision, but it can also be very helpful in these days of the NCAA transfer portal. Florida State and its coaching staff had a chance to chase the lead all the way, even though the chances of victory were slim. That benefited the Seminoles this cycle after the program brought transfer tight end to Georgia and FSU committed Marvin Jones Jr. to Tallahassee.
This move will also benefit the Seminoles in the near future as LSU freshman wide receiver Jalen Brown plans to enter the transfer window. Brown played in just three games for the Tigers last season, against Missouri, Army and Georgia State. Did not record the statistics. The Florida native is one of the top prospects in the class of 2023 and is highly recruited by the state.
The Seminoles hosted him on several unofficial and game-day visits while in the preseason. Brown built strong relationships with running back Mike Norvell and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans before signing with LSU. Norvell and Dugans remain with the Seminoles, who have shown their ability to develop wide receivers over the past two years. He was also a teammate of tight end Lamont Green Jr. at Gulliver Prep. “I have a great relationship with them (FSU),” Brown previously told NoleGameday. “We talk every week.
While I was there, Coach Dugans and Coach Norvell told me how much they wanted me to be a ‘nole. I think I can go there and be someone who can stretch the field with deep vertical runs and big playmaking ability. I’m friends with Lamont Green Jr. since a long time ago. I came to the game with his family. He talked to me a little, but with us it was more than football.
The 6-foot-1, 178-pound wide receiver was considered the No. 1 pick. As a junior, he caught 56 passes for 1,033 yards with 11 touchdowns and a kick return. The Seminoles are looking to add wide receiver talent with Johnny Wilson and Keon opting for the NFL draft.
Brown can begin to use his potential in Tallahassee with Kentron Poitier, Darion Williamson, Jaand Khi Douglas, Hykeem Williams, Destyn Hill, Vandrevius Jacobs and other receivers returning to the team. 2024.
