Ranking The Top 5 Players of the Norvell Era + More! | Florida State Seminoles LIVE 331

Ranking The Top 5 Players of the Norvell Era + More! | Florida State Seminoles LIVE 331 Hosts: Gus Wilson & Cole Kruger Date: June 24, 2026 (mid-offseason discussion) Length: ~35+ minutes Source: FSU at The Voice of College Football (FSUVOCFB) Key Takeaways Deep dive ranking the top 5 players of the Mike Norvell era at Florida State, factoring in college production, impact on team success (especially 2022–2023), development under Norvell, and NFL performance. Consensus top tier: Jordan Travis and Jared Verse as clearly 1–2 (interchangeable). Heavy emphasis on the 2023 championship-contending team and defensive stars. Additional segments: 2026 season outlook/ceiling, CFB 27 rankings, recruiting teaser, and ACC kickoff notes. Hosts’ Top 5 Rankings Gus Wilson’s List Jordan Travis (QB) 3-year starter, second all-time FSU passing yards, tied for second in passing TDs (with Jameis Winston), fourth in rushing TDs. 2022–2023: ~6,000 pass yards, ~600 rush yards, 58 total TDs, 10 turnovers, 21–3 record. ACC Player/Offensive Player of the Year (2023), 5th in Heisman voting despite late injury. Beloved leader and Norvell development success story. Iconic plays (e.g., long TD run vs. Florida). Jared Verse (EDGE) Anchored elite 2023 defense (18 sacks, 29.5 TFL). NFL: 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year, multiple Pro Bowls, traded for Myles Garrett (shows elite value). Dominant at next level. Deuce Robinson (WR) — Current Seminole First 1,000-yard receiver since 2019 (Scary Terry era). High-upside talent, projected another big year and top-64 NFL Draft pick. Clears recent WRs like Keon Coleman/Johnny Wilson in production and projection. Jermaine Johnson II (EDGE) One dominant season: 70 tackles, 19 TFL, 12 sacks, ACC Defensive Player of the Year, All-ACC. Norvell’s first first-round pick. Flashes in NFL despite injuries; recently traded to Titans. Kalen Deloach (LB) 5-year player, 3-year starter, 212 tackles, 24.5 TFL. Standout 2023 (10.5 TFL, 7 sacks, key forced fumble/recovery TD vs. Clemson that helped preserve 13–0 start). Loyal from the beginning. Cole Kruger’s List Jared Verse (factored in strong NFL success). Jordan Travis. Jermaine Johnson II. Ryan Fitzgerald (K) — Automatic for years, first-team All-American, program leader in many kicking stats, bright spot in rough 2024 season. Storied FSU kicker legacy (Janikowski, Aguayo, etc.). Braden Fisk (DT) — One-year impact at FSU (43 tackles, 9 TFL, 6 sacks) alongside Verse; led NFL rookies in sacks (9); strong NFL start with Rams (now with Myles Garrett). Honorable Mentions (Both Hosts): Keon Coleman, Renardo Green, Asante Samuel Jr., Azariah Thomas, Trey Benson, Joshua Farmer. Deuce Robinson noted as close but needs one more season for some. Other Topics Discussed 2026 Season Outlook: Ceiling around 8–4 (possibly 9–3); floor ~5–7/6–6. Tough schedule (Alabama + ACC gauntlet). At least 3–4 penciled losses expected. Norvell buy-more-time potential with solid year. FanDuel Betting Notes: Over 6.5 wins (+138) highlighted as good value. ACC title odds +4000 (not advised). Gamble responsibly. CFB 27 Rankings: Doak Campbell Stadium ranked #21 toughest place to play (hosts argue it deserves top 15 when FSU is elite; criticized several higher rankings like Ohio State, Clemson, Oklahoma). Deuce Robinson tied for 3rd-highest WR overall (91–92 OVR) — behind only top talents like Jeremiah Smith. Great for dynasty/RTG modes. ACC Kickoff Media Event: Norvell attending with Deuce Robinson, Ashton Daniels (projected Week 1 QB), and Jabril Rawls. Seen as logical veteran choices. Recruiting Teaser: No live show next week. Deep dive into 2027 class in two weeks (second week of July). FSU gaining traction on some targets; discussion on Tashawn Poole expected. Closing Standard calls to like, subscribe, comment, and follow hosts (@ByGusWilson, @colekru9). Emphasis on fan engagement and excitement as the 2026 season approaches. Overall Tone: Positive nostalgia for Norvell’s best players and 2022–2023 peak, balanced with realistic 2026 expectations and hype for current talents like Deuce. Strong chemistry between hosts with good banter and stats recall. Perfect offseason ranking content for FSU fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.