CJ Richard Boosts FSU Defense | Florida State Seminoles Football News

Florida State just got a major defensive upgrade with the addition of safety CJ Richard, a Freshman All-American from Illinois State who racked up 36 tackles, 1.5 TFLs, and two interceptions last season — helping his team reach the FCS title game. PFF ranked him sixth-best safety in the ACC with a 79.1 grade. He’s set to play a key role in FSU’s revamped three-safety scheme, likely competing for a starting spot at boundary safety, bringing elite ball skills and run-stopping ability to a hungry secondary. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4779e8e6351eba65