FSU football releases first 2023 depth chart: Norvell, Florida State coaches speak ahead of matchup vs. the LSU Tigers

The Florida State Seminoles released their first depth chart of the 2023 season on Monday, six days before the season opener against the LSU Tigers. The highly touted, top-ten matchup between the No. 8 Seminoles and No. 6 Tigers will be a primetime showdown at 7:30 PM this Sunday on ABC. Last year, the two squads faced off an instant classic that saw the Seminoles come out on top in a last-second thriller by way of a blocked extra point. According to DraftKings, the Seminoles remain a 2.5-point underdog against the Tigers, with the over/under set at 58.5. On the depth chart are a few names that were expected — Heisman Trophy-contending quarterback Jordan Travis and potential top 10 NFL Draft pick defensive end Jared Verse, for example — but a few Florida State newcomers have earned starting status according to the week’s projected depth chart. Some of the more notable? At the wide receiver position, Destyn Hill and Winston Wright Jr. have emerged as starters, as well as tight ends Kyle Morlock and Jaheim Bell. Highly touted defensive transfers in defensive lineman Braden Fiske and defensive back Fentrell Cypress II also locked down top spot on the chart, while Keon Coleman has been tabbed as punt returner. Quarterback: Jordan Travis Running back: Trey Benson Running back: Lawrance Toafili Wide receivers: Johnny Wilson, Destyn Hill, Winston Wright Jr., Keon Coleman Tight end: Kyle Morlock Tight end: Jaheim Bell Left tackle: Robert Scott Jr. Left guard: Casey Roddick Center: Maurice Smith Right guard: D’Mitri Emmanuel Right tackle: Jeremiah Byers Defensive end: Jared Verse Defensive tackle: Braden Fiske Defensive tackle: Fabien Lovett Defensive end: Patrick Payton Linebackers: Kalen DeLoach, Tatum Bethune Nickel: Jarrian Jones Cornerback: Fentrell Cypress II, Renardo Green BUCK: Shyheim Brown Safety: Akeem Dent Kick returner: Deuce Spann Punt returner: Keon Coleman Kicker: Ryan Fitzgerald Punter: Alex Mastromanno Kickoff specialist: Ryan Fitzgerald Long snapper: James Rosenberry Jr. Holder: Alex Mastromanno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices