Finally, a bright spot to discuss. Wide receiver went from being an eyesore in 2024 to marked improvement in 2025 thanks to Duce Robinson, Micahi Danzy, and Lawayne McCoy. But there were still issues. Squirrel White was paid handsomely to be completely mis-utilized in the passing game and to be timid in the return game. I continue to shout about Gavin Blackwell being the stupidest portal take of the last cycle.
Tim Harris has been a breath of fresh air after the stale stench of Ron Dugans. We saw actual development translating into improved performance through Danzy and McCoy. Robinson had a great season. Wide receiver recruiting is also on the upswing, with six incoming high school receivers coming to Tallahassee (four of whom are blue-chips). They weren’t easy recruitments, either.
Jasen Lopez is a nice victory over the hometown Miami Hurricanes and should make an early impact at slot receiver. Brandon Bennett, the fastest signee in #Tribe26, chose FSU over Georgia and Alabama. Devin Carter flipped from FSU to Auburn and back to FSU, and the Seminoles were able to hold on to his pledge the second time around. Efrem White is another blue-chip addition, while Jonah Winston and Darryon Williams are developmental prospects.
The only things keeping this from being an A are the lack of a true #1 wideout and my frustration with FSU basically conceding Keeyun Chapman at UNC. I think he’s going to be a good one.