Contract terms were released Thursday for two more Florida State assistant coaches, bringing the total to six for the Seminoles heading into the 2026 season.<\/p>\n
New Florida State linebackers coach Ernie Sims<\/a> has agreed to a one-year contract making $400,000, plus perks including a car allowance and other benefits. Sims, a former FSU All-American and NFL star, was the Seminoles\u2019 assistant linebackers coach in 2025 and a defensive analyst before that.<\/p>\n New Florida State quarterbacks coach Austin Tucker<\/a> coach will make $325,000 plus perks as part of his one-year deal. Tucker was FSU\u2019s assistant wide receivers coach last season and an offensive analyst for the Seminoles before that.<\/p>\n Both coaches will make significantly less than their predecessors, although part of the reason why former linebackers coach John Papuchis made $800,000 in 2025 was that he also was Florida State\u2019s special teams coordinator. The Seminoles have since added a dedicated special teams coordinator, Adam Scheier,<\/a> who will make $350,000 annually as part of his two-year deal. Former FSU quarterbacks coach Tony Tokarz made $500,000 last season.<\/p>\n Florida State earlier released contract details for three other new assistant coaches \u2014 cornerbacks coach Blue Adams<\/a>, running backs coach Kam Martin<\/a> and Edges coach Nick Williams<\/a>. All three of those assistants received two-year contracts.<\/p>\n Williams will be paid an average of $500,000 during his two seasons ($475,000 the first year and $525,000 the second year); Adams will receive $400,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year; and Martin will receive $425,000 the first year and $450,000 the second year.<\/p>\n The contract terms were released by Florida State following public records requests from Warchant and other media outlets.<\/p>\n Join\u00a0Warchant\u00a0for Market-Leading Florida State Sports coverage!<\/p>\n Warchant.com\u00a0provides just what passionate FSU fans expect: Market-leading coverage of Seminole athletics and recruiting.<\/p>\n Join the largest Florida State fan community and receive all the benefits that come with it:<\/p>\n Elite team and recruiting coverage of the program you love.<\/p>\n Exclusive video and board Q&A\u2019s with\u00a0Warchant\u00a0staff.<\/p>\n Interaction with the most passionate Seminole fans across multiple board forums.<\/p>\n 10% off all\u00a0Garnet & Gold<\/a>\u00a0purchases while holding an active membership. Member exclusive discounts once a month at even higher savings.<\/p>\n Access to\u00a0Warchant\u00a0member benefits and giveaways at site events.<\/p>\n So much more!<\/p>\n SIGN UP:\u00a0Join Warchant\u2019s FSU Community for $1 today<\/a><\/p>\n