From South London to Tallahassee: Florida State OL Luke Francis

In this episode of Good Teams Win, Great Teams Cover (GTW_GTC), we sit down with Luke Francis, a former NFL Academy standout who has signed to play College Football at Florida State University.Luke takes us inside his journey from South London to the NFL Academy in Loughborough, and then across the Atlantic to one of college football’s most prestigious programs. We talk about his development at the NFL Academy, competing against elite U.S. high‑school programs and how those experiences prepared him for the next level.Luke also opens up about his unique recruiting journey, including:- Switching from Defensive Line to Offensive Line at an FSU camp- Earning an offer and committing to the Seminoles- Being selected for a major All‑American Bowl showcase- Becoming the first UK athlete to sign an NIL deal in American FootballWe also dive into what life has been like since arriving in Tallahassee, the expectations of playing for a program with a rich NFL pipeline, and Luke’s advice for international athletes hoping to follow a similar path.is a must‑listen for:✅ NFL Academy prospects✅ UK & European players chasing NCAA football✅ Fans of Florida State football✅ Anyone interested in international pathways to college football🎧 Available now on YouTube & all podcast platforms