True freshman defensive back no longer listed on Florida State’s roster

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On Tuesday night time, Florida State took its first hit because the common season concluded. Based on a workforce spokesperson, true freshman defensive again Sam McCall is not a member of the workforce. This does not come as a lot of a shock after McCall flirted with getting into the portal earlier this month. He has but to publicly declare his intentions however they’re apparent at this level.

The previous prime recruit didn’t crack into the Seminoles’ defensive rotation regardless of fellow true freshman Azareye’h Thomas rapidly rising up the depth chart. McCall appeared in eight video games along with his major contributions approaching particular groups as a kickoff returner. He was credited with 5 tackles, one cross deflection, and a pressured fumble on the 12 months – making two stops in every of his ultimate two appearances towards Syracuse and Louisiana. 

McCall solely performed 70 defensive snaps throughout the 2022 season, all coming at cornerback per PFF. He had begun to take follow reps at security however by no means displayed sufficient to make a large impression.

The previous five-star prospect returned 8 kickoffs for a median of 17.8 yards per return. He was listed on the two-deep as a backup at cornerback and punt returner whereas being listed as a co-starter at kick return on Florida State’s ultimate depth chart of the common season that was launched final week.

The 6-foot-1, 187-pound defensive again was Florida State’s prime signee within the 2022 class after No. 1 general prospect Travis Hunter flipped to Jackson State on Early Signing Day. It is assumed he’ll keep within the state with both Florida or Miami.

The Seminoles are projected to return their prime six cornerbacks from this 12 months; redshirt junior Renardo Inexperienced, redshirt junior Jarrian Jones, redshirt sophomore Grasping Vance, sophomore Kevin Knowles, sophomore Omarion Cooper, and Thomas.

Florida State additionally has KJ Kirkland, Ja’Bril Rawls, and Quindarrius Jones dedicated within the 2023 class. The Seminoles are pursuing different prospects at the highschool ranks and will check out the switch portal as properly with a scholarship freed up resulting from McCall’s departure.

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