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Scholarship traits at the FCS level, with room to climb through continued development and film.

With one key contributor entering the transfer portal and two others graduating, Florida State will be looking to bolster its linebacker position

Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Robby Ashford (2) runs the ball past Florida State Seminoles linebacker Blake Nichelson (20) during the first quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. (Melina Myers-Imagn Images)

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Portal Priorities: FSU must replenish depleted linebacker corps

Of all the positions on Florida State's defense, linebacker was the one where the Seminoles returned a great deal of experience going into the 2025

New position coach John Papuchis works with the Florida State linebackers in a preseason practice. (Gene Williams/Warchant)

New scheme, leaders and position coach have FSU encouraged about LB improvement

As the summer arrives and temperatures soar into the 90s in Tallahassee, that can only mean one thing for Warchant subscribers: The return of the

Sophomore linebacker Blake Nichelson makes a call during the Florida State spring showcase. (Ben Spicer/Warchant)

Warchant Top 40: FSU football players ranked No. 31-35

Watching it live from the press box, Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller had a feeling sophomore linebacker Blake Nichelson played well

Florida State linebackers coach Randy Shannon talks with redshirt freshman DeMarco Ward. (Gene Williams/Warchant)

Younger linebackers making believers during Florida State spring practice

Editor’s Note: With the Florida State football team scheduled to begin spring practice on Tuesday, March 19, we are breaking down every position on

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Florida State Spring LB Preview: Questions loom, even with DJ Lundy's return

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Athletic linebacker prospect who dominates high school competition as a two-way player. Measured at over 6-foot-2, 213 pounds prior to his senior season. A top athlete at the position who tests well in the combine setting. Ran an electronically-timed 4.64 second 40-yard dash prior to his senior season. A phenomenal high school football player as a running back and linebacker. Accounted for over 2,600 yards from scrimmage and 44 total touchdowns as a junior. Also tallied 49 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 7 sacks and one interception. Is almost always the top athlete on the field on Friday nights. Easily out-runs opposing defenses with the ball in his hands. Spends much of his time on defense as a standup pass rusher. Shows his speed on defense with the ability to hunt down ball carriers and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Has neutral wing-span and shorter arms relative to other top linebackers. Will need to adjust to playing in space at the next level, but has more than enough speed and athleticism.

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Year	Team	GP	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACKS	TFL
2026	FSU	1	3	2	1	0	0
2025	FSU	12	41	24	17	1	6
2024	FSU	11	52	23	29	0.5	1
2023	FSU	8	17	4	13	0	0
Career		32	113	53	60	1.5	7

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