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Ranking
CoachesNo. 6
APNo. 5
Uniform
File:ACC-Uniform-FSU-2010.png
2012 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
No. 10 Florida State xy$   7 – 1     12 – 2  
No. 11 Clemson x   7 – 1     11 – 2  
NC State   4 – 4     7 – 6  
Wake Forest   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Maryland   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Boston College   1 – 7     2 – 10  
Coastal Division
Georgia Tech xy   5 – 3     7 – 7  
North Carolina†   5 – 3     8 – 4  
Miami (FL)‡   5 – 3     7 – 5  
Virginia Tech   4 – 4     7 – 6  
Duke   3 – 5     6 – 7  
Virginia   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Championship: Florida State 21, Georgia Tech 15
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
  • † North Carolina ineligible for ACC title, championship game, and bowl game due to NCAA sanctions.[1]
    ‡ Miami ineligible for ACC title, championship game, and bowl game due to self-imposed sanctions.[1]
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2012 Florida State Seminoles football team represents Florida State University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS college football season. The Seminoles are led by third year head coach Jimbo Fisher and play their home games at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. They are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference, playing in the Atlantic Division.

It is the Seminoles' 21st season as a member of the ACC and its eighth in the ACC Atlantic Division.

Previous season

Florida State ended the 2011 season with a 9–4 record (5–3 in the ACC). They were led by head coach Jimbo Fisher in his second year of head coaching. The Seminoles lost two starters on offense (OT Zebrie Sanders and WR Bert Reed), three on defense (LB Nigel Bradham, S Terrance Parks, and S Mike Harris), and one special teams player (P Shawn Powell).

Pre-season

Before the start of the season, the Seminoles were scheduled to play the West Virginia Mountaineers on September 8, but the game was canceled by the Mountaineers so they could make room for their nine-game Big 12 schedule.[2]

On August 1, 2012, Florida State kicked senior cornerback and punt return specialist Greg Reid off the team. Coach Fisher announced Reid's dismissal for what he described as a violation of team rules. The dismissal came three weeks after Reid was charged with marijuana possession after being stopped by a Georgia state trooper near his home in Valdosta, Georgia.[3]

Spring Game

The annual 'Garnet and Gold Game' was held on April 14 at Doak Campbell Stadium and the garnet team was victorious, winning by a score of 35-20.[4]

Coaching staff

Name Position
Jimbo Fisher Head Coach
Rick Trickett Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach
Greg Hudson Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers
Mark Stoops Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Coach
James Coley Offensive Coordinator/Tight End Coach
Dameyune Craig Quarterbacks/Recruiting Coordinator
Lawrence Dawsey Passing Game Coordinator/Wide receivers
Darin Eliot Defensive Ends Coach
Eddie Gran Associate Head Coach/Running backs/Special teams Coordinator
Odell Haggins Defensive line
Vic Viloria Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

Returning Starters

Key losses

Rankings

See also: 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings

Entering the 2012 season, Florida State was ranked No. 7 in both the AP and Coaches' Preseason Polls.[5]

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
т = Tied with team above or below ( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP765 т
Coaches7 (1)66
HarrisNot releasedNot released
BCSNot releasedNot released

Statistics

Scores by quarter (all opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
Florida State 63 51 34 28 176
All opponents 0 3 0 0 3

Scores by quarter (ACC opponents)

1 2 3 4 Total
Florida State 14 24 7 7 52
ACC opponents 0 0 0 0 0

Schedule

Florida State is scheduled to have a bye week following the Duke game and prior to playing Virginia Tech.

September 16:00 PMMurray State*No. 7

ESPN3W 69–3 70,047 September 86:00 PMSavannah State*No. 6

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

ESPN3W 55–0 71,126 September 1512:00 PMWake ForestNo. 5

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

ESPN/ESPN 3DW 52–0 68,833 September 228:00 PMNo. 11 Clemson

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL (Rivalry)

ABC   September 29TBAat South Florida*

ABC or ESPN or ESPN2   October 6TBAat NC State

TBA   October 13TBABoston College

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

TBA   October 20TBAat Miami (FL)

TBA   October 27TBADukedagger

  • Doak Campbell Stadium
  • Tallahassee, FL

TBA   November 87:30 PMat No. 13 Virginia Tech

ESPN   November 17TBAat Maryland

TBA   November 24TBANo. 18 Florida*

TBA  

Template:CFB Schedule End [6]

Game notes

Murray State

Murray State at Florida State
(Hall of Fame/Varsity Weekend)
1 234Total
Racers 0 300 3
• Seminoles 14 142021 69
  • Date: September 1
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Game start: 6:00 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:35
  • Game attendance: 70,047
  • Game weather: 87°, Wind: SSE 6mph, 30% rain/96 heat ind., 63% humidity, Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Tom Zimorski; Keith Roden (Umpire); Michael Kelley (Linesman); Tim Graham (Line judge); Delbert Bell (Back judge); Harris Tyson (Field judge); Angie Bartis (Side judge); Andrew Panucci (Scorer)
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Shawn Kennedy (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (color analyst), Michael Cain (reporter)
Scoring summary
113:31FSURashad Greene 47 yard punt return (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 7-0
15:05FSULonnie Pryor 1 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 14-0
26:57FSULonnie Pryor 18 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 21-0
24:36MSUBenton, Jordan 28 yd field goalFSU 21-3
200:29FSUKenny Shaw 6 yd pass from EJ Manuel (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 28-3
312:57FSUJames Wilder, Jr. 9 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 35-3
39:27FSUDustin Hopkins 23 yd field goalFSU 38-3
37:53FSULonnie Pryor 1 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 45-3
31:37FSUDustin Hopkins 30 yd field goalFSU 48-3
410:24FSUDebrale Smiley 1 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 55-3
46:01FSUJames Wilder, Jr. 7 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 62-3
41:51FSUDebrale Smiley 1 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 69-3

Series Tied: 0 – 0

Pregame Line: FSU -49[9]

See also: 2012 Murray State Racers football team

To open the season, Florida State faced an FCS opponent, the Murray State Racers. This game was the first between the two teams. Coming into the game, Florida State held an 17-0 record against teams from the Football Championship Subdivision.

Florida State dominated the Racers throughout the game, winning 69–3. Florida State opened the scoring and scored 14 points in the first quarter, with Rashad Greene returning a 47-yard punt return from kicker Dustin Hopkins and a 1-yard touchdown run from Lonnie Pryor. Florida State added another fourteen points in the second quarter as the result of an 18-yard touchdown run from Lonnie Pryor and a 6-yd touchdown pass from E.J. Manuel to Kenny Shaw. Murray State scored its first and only points near the end of the first half on a 28-yd field goal. In the third quarter, Florida State scored 20 points. James Wilder, Jr. had a 9-yd touchdown run, Dustin Hopkins kicked a 23-yd field goal, Lonnie Pryor had a 1-yd touchdown run, and Dustin Hopkins kicked another 30-yd field goal. Florida State scored another 21 points in the fourth quarter with a 7-yd touchdown run from James Wilder, Jr. and two 1-yd touchdown runs from Debrale Smiley. The Seminoles totaled 606 yards of offense in the game, with 285 rushing yards and 321 passing yards.

Savannah State

Savannah State at Florida State
(Youth/Band Day)
1 234Total
Tigers 0 00- 0
• Seminoles 35 137- 55
  • Date: September 8
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Game start: 6:00 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:30
  • Game attendance: 71,126
  • Game weather: 82°, Wind: S 7mph, 30% rain, 87% humidity, Showers
  • Referee: Walter Davenport; David Goodwin (Umpire); Mike Pavese (Linesman); Allen Andrick (Line judge); Scott Maslin (Back judge); Chris Brown (Field judge); Jim Corpora (Side judge); Dennis Redding (Scorer)
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Dave Weekley (play-by-play), Ralph Friedgen (color analyst), Tiffany Greene (reporter)
Scoring summary
114:21FSURodney Smith 61 yard pass from EJ Manuel (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 7-0
111:51FSUChris Thompson 6 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 14-0
18:53FSUGreg Dent 8 yd pass from EJ Manuel (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 21-0
17:57FSUKelvin Benjamin 9 yd pass from EJ ManuelFSU 28-0
100:49FSUDevonta Freeman 5 yd Run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 35-0
210:06FSUJames Wilder Jr. 19 yd Run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 42-0
28:02FSUJames Wilder Jr. 1 yd Run, PAT FailedFSU 48-0
311:24FSUKelvin Benjamin 19 yd Pass From Jacob Coker (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 55-0

Series Tied: 0 – 0

Pregame Line: FSU -70.5[9]

See also: 2012 Savannah State Tigers football team

For their second game of the season, Florida State faced another FCS team, the Savannah State Tigers. This was also be the first meeting between these teams. Prior to the game, the Seminoles were installed as 70 1/2 point favorites, reportedly making Savannah State the biggest underdogs in any college football game ever.[12][13] Coming into this game, Florida State held an 18-0 record against teams from the Football Championship Subdivision.

Florida State held the Tigers scoreless, winning 55–0. Florida State opened the scoring and scored 35 points in the first quarter, with a 61-yd touchdown pass from E.J. Manuel to Rodney Smith, a 6-yard touchdown run from Chris Thompson, a 8-yd touchdown pass from E.J. Manuel to Greg Dent, a 9-yd touchdown pass from E.J. Manuel to Kelvin Benjamin, and a 5-yd touchdown run from Devonta Freeman. Florida State added another thirteen points in the second quarter as the result of an 19-yard touchdown run from James Wilder, Jr. and another 1-yd touchdown run from James Wilder, Jr. with a subsequent failed point-after-attempt from kicker Dustin Hopkins, ending his streak of 145 consecutive extra point attempts. Florida State scored another seven points in the third quarter as the result of a 19-yd touchdown pass from Jacob Coker to Kelvin Benjamin. The Seminoles totaled 413 yards of offense in the game, with 167 rushing yards and 246 passing yards.

The game was delayed in the second quarter and later called with 8:49 left in the third due to weather.

Wake Forest

Wake Forest at Florida State
("True Seminole" Game)[14]
(Military Appreciation Day)
1 234Total
Demon Deacons 0 000 0
• Seminoles 14 2477 52
  • Date: September 15
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Game start: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 3:19
  • Game attendance: 68,833
  • Game weather: 83°, Wind: ENE 10mph, 20% rain, 87% humidity, Scattered Clouds
  • Referee: David Epperley; Michael Webster (Umpire); Michael Kelley (Linesman); Rick Page (Line judge); James Cole (Back judge); Pat Garvey (Field judge); Mike Safrit (Side judge); Ted Jackson (Scorer)
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color analyst), Jenn Brown (sideline)
Scoring summary
14:28FSUEJ Manuel 16 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 7-0
12:45FSURashad Greene 60 yd punt return (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 14-0
212:52FSUChris Thompson 74 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 21-0
19:42FSUChris Thompson 80 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 28-0
14:37FSUDustin Hopkins 19 yd field goalFSU 31-0
200:14FSURodney Smith 20 yd pass from EJ Manuel (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 38-0
300:44FSUKenny Shaw 17 yd pass from EJ Manuel (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 45-0
412:21FSUDebrale Smiley 18 yd run (Dustin Hopkins kick)FSU 52-0

Florida State Leads Series: 23 – 6 – 1[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -21.5,[9] FSU -14 (Vegas odds)[18]

See also: 2012 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team

Florida State will open ACC play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. In their last meeting (2011), Wake Forest upset the Seminoles 35-30.[19]

Clemson

Clemson at Florida State (Clemson-Florida State rivalry)
1 2Total
Tigers 0
Seminoles 0
  • Date: September 22
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Game start: 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Television network: ABC
  • Sources:

Florida State Leads Series: 17 – 8[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -9.5,[9] FSU -2 (Vegas odds)[20]

See also: 2012 Clemson Tigers football team

Following its meeting with Wake Forest, Florida State will host the Clemson Tigers. In the previous meeting (2011), the Tigers won 35-30 en route to the Atlantic Division title and an ACC Championship.[21]

South Florida

Florida State at South Florida
1 2Total
Seminoles 0
Bulls 0
  • Sources:

South Florida Leads Series: 1 – 0[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -8.5,[9] FSU -17 (Vegas odds)[22]

See also: 2012 South Florida Bulls football team

In the first road game of the season, the Seminoles will travel to take on in-state foes, the South Florida Bulls. This will be only the second meeting between these teams. In the previous meeting between the schools (2009), South Florida defeated Florida State 17-7.[23]

NC State

Florida State at NC State
1 2Total
Seminoles 0
Wolfpack 0
  • Sources:

Florida State Leads Series: 22 – 10[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -7.5,[9] FSU -10 (Vegas odds)[24]

See also: 2012 NC State Wolfpack football team

Following its trip to South Florida, Florida State will travel for their first ACC road game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. In the previous meeting (2011), Florida State won by a score of 34-0.[25]

Boston College

Boston College at Florida State
(Parent's Weekend)
1 2Total
Eagles 0
Seminoles 0
  • Date: October 13
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Sources:

Florida State Leads Series: 6 – 4[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -23.5[9] FSU -24 (Vegas odds)[26]

See also: 2012 Boston College Eagles football team

The Seminoles will return home to face the Boston College Eagles. In the previous meeting (2011), Florida State won the game by a score of 38-7.[27]

Miami (FL)

Florida State at Miami (Battle of the Sunshine State)
1 2Total
Seminoles 0
Hurricanes 0
  • Sources:

Miami Leads Series: 31 – 25[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -10,[9] FSU -7 (Vegas odds)[28]

See also: 2012 Miami Hurricanes football team

Florida State will hit the road once again to face off against conference rival, the Miami Hurricanes. In the previous meeting (2011), Florida State won 23–19.[29]

Duke

Duke at Florida State
(Homecoming game)
1 24Total
Blue Devils 0
Seminoles 0
  • Date: October 27
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Sources:

Florida State Leads Series: 17 – 0[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -28.5,[9] FSU -35 (Vegas odds)[30]

See also: 2012 Duke Blue Devils football team

After its trip to Miami, Florida State will return home for a homecoming game against the Duke Blue Devils. In the previous meeting (2011), the Seminoles won by a score of 41-16. Duke has never defeated Floirda State in football.[31]

Virginia Tech

Florida State at Virginia Tech
1 2Total
Seminoles 0
Hokies 0
  • Sources:

Florida State Leads Series: 22 – 12 – 1[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -1,[9] Virginia Tech -7 (Vegas odds)[32]

See also: 2012 Virginia Tech Hokies football team

Florida State will have a bye before traveling to face the Virginia Tech Hokies in a Thursday night clash. In the most recent regular season match-up (2008), Florida State defeated the Hokies 30-20, but the teams previously met in the 2010 ACC Championship Game where Virginia Tech defeated Floirda State 44-33.[33][34]

Maryland

Florida State at Maryland
1 2Total
Seminoles 0
Terrapins 0
  • Sources:

Florida State Leads Series: 20 – 2[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -18.5,[9] FSU -27 (Vegas odds)[35]

See also: 2012 Maryland Terrapins football team

After its game against Virginia Tech, Florida State will hit the road to play the Maryland Terrapins. Florida State won the previous meeting (2011) by a score of 41-16.[36]

Florida

Florida at Florida State (Battle for the Governor's Cup)
(Senior Day)
1 2Total
Gators 0
Seminoles 0
  • Date: November 24
  • Location: Doak Campbell Stadium
    Tallahassee, FL
  • Sources:

Florida Leads Series: 33 – 21 – 2[17]

Pregame Line: FSU -7.5,[9] FSU -14 (Vegas odds)[37]

See also: 2012 Florida Gators football team

Florida State will return home for their annual rivalry game with the Florida Gators in the regular season finale. In the last game (2011), Florida State was victorious for the second year in a row, winning 21-7.[38]

Awards

Watchlists

[39]

E.J. Manuel
E.J. Manuel
Brandon Jenkins
Lamarcus Joyner
Xavier Rhodes
Brandon Jenkins
Lamarcus Joyner
Xavier Rhodes
Bjoern Werner
Dustin Hopkins
Brandon Jenkins
Lamarcus Joyner
Xavier Rhodes
Bjoern Werner
Lamarcus Joyner
Xavier Rhodes
Brandon Jenkins
Bjoern Werner
Christian Jones
Nick Moody
Willie Haulstead
E.J. Manuel
Brandon Jenkins

Recruits

College recruiting information
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Roberto Aguayo
K 		Groveland, FL South Lake HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) N/A Jan 31, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 78
Cason Beatty
K 		Charlotte, NC Olympic HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) N/A Jun 19, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 75
Colin Blake
DB 		San Antonio, TX Brandeis HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 4.5 Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 78
Marvin Bracy
WR 		Orlando, FL Boone HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 162 lb (73 kg) N/A Jul 14, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 81
Chris Casher
DE 		Mobile, AL Davidson HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) N/A Jan 5, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 83
Ronald Darby
DB 		Oxon Hill, MD Potomac HS 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 4.3 Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 82
Mario Edwards
DE 		Denton, TX Ryan HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 275 lb (125 kg) 4.8 Mar 15, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 90
Markuss Eligwe
LB 		Stone Mountain, GA Stone Mountain HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) N/A Apr 27, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 80
Daniel Glauser
OL 		Rheinfelden, Switzerland New Mexico Military Institute 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 320 lb (150 kg) 5.2 Dec 4, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
Eddie Goldman
DT 		Washington, DC Friendship Collegiate Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 310 lb (140 kg) 5.05 Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 85
Christo Kourtzidis
TE 		Orange, CA Lutheran HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) N/A Jun 18, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 78
Sean Maguire
QB 		West Orange, NJ Seton Hall Prep 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) N/A Jun 1, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 80
Reggie Northrup
LB 		Jacksonville, FL First Coast HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 4.6 Feb 1, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 79
Mario Pender
RB 		Cape Coral, FL Island Coast HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) N/A Oct 15, 2010 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 81
Justin Shanks
DT 		Prattville, AL Prattville HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 310 lb (140 kg) N/A Jul 27, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 80
Dalvon Stuckey
DT 		De Funiak Springs, FL Walton Senior HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 303 lb (137 kg) N/A Sep 11, 2010 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 79
Menelik Watson
OL 		Manchester, England Saddleback College 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 320 lb (150 kg) N/A Jan 25, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: JC
P.J. Williams
DB 		Ocala, FL Vanguard HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) N/A Jul 24, 2010 
Star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 80
Jameis Winston
QB 		Hueytown, AL Hueytown HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) N/A Aug 3, 2011 
Star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: 84
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Florida State 2012 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2012 Florida State Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2012 Player Commitments – Florida State". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2012 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2012.

Roster

2012 Florida State Seminoles

Quarterback

  • 3 E. J. Manuel - Redshirt Senior
  • 5 Jameis Winston - Freshman
  • 9 Clint Trickett - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 11 Sean Maguire - Freshman
  • 14 Jacob Coker - Redshirt Freshman

Running back

  • 4 Chris Thompson - Senior
  • 7 Mario Pender - Freshman
  • 8 Devonta Freeman - Sophomore
  • 21 Debrale Smiley - Redshirt Senior
  • 24 Lonnie Pryor - Senior
  • 32 James Wilder Jr. - Sophomore
  • 41 Chad Abram - Junior

Wide receiver

  • 1 Kelvin Benjamin - Redshirt Freshman
  • 10 Marvin Bracy - Freshman
  • 12 Jarred Haggins - Junior
  • 15 Greg Dent - Junior
  • 19 Josh Gehres - Redshirt Junior
  • 80 Rashad Greene - Sophomore
  • 81 Kenny Shaw - Junior
  • 82 Willie Haulstead - Redshirt Junior
  • 84 Rodney Smith - Senior
  • 89 Christian Green - Redshirt Sophomore

Tight end

  • 6 Dan Hicks - Redshirt Junior
  • 33 Kevin Haplea - Junior
  • 35 Nick O'Leary - Sophomore
  • 44 Will Tye - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 83 Christo Kourtzidis - Freshman
  

Offensive line

  • 51 Bobby Hart - Sophomore
  • 52 Bryan Stork - Redshirt Junior
  • 53 Sterling Lovelady - Sophomore
  • 54 Tre' Jackson - Sophomore
  • 56 Trey Pettis - Redshirt Freshman
  • 59 Henry Orelus - Junior
  • 60 Jacob Fahrenkrug - Senior
  • 62 Austin Barron - Sophomore
  • 65 Ruben Carter - Redshirt Freshman
  • 67 Daniel Glauser - Senior
  • 70 Josue Matias - Sophomore
  • 71 Menelik Watson - Junior
  • 72 Daniel Foose - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 75 Cameron Earving - Redshirt Sophomore
  • 76 Garrett Faircloth - Redshirt Junior

Defensive line

  • 4 Brandon Jenkins - Senior
  • 8 Timmy Jernigan - Sophomore
  • 15 Mario Edwards Jr. - Freshman
  • 21 Chris Casher - Freshman
  • 51 Giorgio Newberry - Redshirt Freshman
  • 55 Jacobbi McDaniel - Senior
  • 56 Derrick Mitchell - Redshirt Freshman
  • 81 Eddie Goldman - Freshman
  • 90 Moses McCray - Redshirt Senior
  • 91 Cornellius Carrdine - Senior
  • 92 Anthony McCloud - Redshirt Senior
  • 93 Everett Dawkins - Redshirt Senior
  • 94 Justin Shanks - Freshman
  • 95 Bjoern Werner - Junior
  • 96 Toshmon Stevens - Redshirt Senior
  • 97 Demonte McAllister - Redshirt Junior
  • 99 Nile Lawrence-Stample - Redshirt Freshman
  

Linebacker

  • 7 Christian Jones - Junior
  • 10 Nick Moody - Redshirt Senior
  • 11 Vince Williams - Redshirt Senior
  • 12 Reggie Northrup - Freshman
  • 16 Ukeme Eligwe - Freshman
  • 22 Telvin Smith - Junior
  • 24 Terrance Smith - Redshirt Freshman
  • 28 Nigel Terrell - Reshirt Sophomore

Defensive back

  • 1 Tyler Hunter - Sophomore
  • 3 Justin Bright - Redshirt Junior
  • 6 Nick Waisome - Sophomore
  • 9 Karlos Williams - Sophomore
  • 13 Ronald Darby - Freshman
  • 20 Lamarcus Joyner - Junior
  • 23 Gerald Demps - Redshirt Junior
  • 26 P.J. Williams - Freshman
  • 27 Xavier Rhodes - Reshirt Junior
  • 30 Colin Blake - Freshman
  • 31 Terrence Brooks - Junior
  • 37 Keelin Smith - Reshirt Freshman
  • 42 Lamarcus Brutus - Redshirt Freshman

Special teams

  • 18 Dustin Hopkins - Senior (K)
  • 19 Roberto Aguayo - Freshman (K)
  • 38 Cason Beatty - Freshman (P)
  • 64 Dax Dellenbach - Redshirt Senior (DS)

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Depth Chart

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Offense

QB 3 EJ Manuel 6-5 238 Sr.
9 Clint Trickett 6-2 180 So.
14 Jacob Coker 6-5 232 RFr.

TB 4 Chris Thompson 5-8 187 Sr. or 32 James Wilder Jr. 6-2 220 So. or 8 Devonta Freeman 5-8 200 So.
7 Mario Pender 6-0 190 Fr.

FB 24 Lonnie Pryor 6-0 229 Sr.
21 Debrale Smiley 5-11 228 Sr.
41 Chad Abram 6-0 235 Jr.

WR(Z) 8 Rodney Smith 6-6 219 Sr.
15 Greg Dent 5-11 185 Jr.
1 Kelvin Benjamin 6-6 242 RFr.

WR(Y) 12 Jarred Haggins 6-1 187 Jr. or 89 Christian Green 6-2 206 So.

WR(X) 80 Rashad Greene 6-0 175 So.
81 Kenny Shaw 5-11 170 Jr.
82 Willie Haulstead 6-3 233 Jr.

TE 35 Nick O’Leary 6-4 240 So.
6 Dan Hicks 6-4 275 Jr.
44 Will Tye 6-3 254 So.

LT 75 Cameron Erving 6-5 313 So.
67 Daniel Glauser 6-6 322 Sr.

LG 70 Josue Matias 6-5 325 So.
60 Jacob Fahrenkrug 6-4 317 Sr.
56 Trey Pettis 6-5 330 RFr.

C 62 Austin Barron 6-3 295 So.
53 Sterling Lovelady 6-2 290 So.

RG 54 Tre’ Jackson 6-4 325 So.
76 Garrett Faircloth 6-7 283 Jr.
65 Ruben Carter 6-5 285 RFr.

RT 52 Bryan Stork 6-4 316 Jr.
51 Bobby Hart 6-5 318 So.

Defense

LE 95 Bjoern Werner 6-4 272 Jr.
91 Cornellius Carradine 6-5 264 Sr.
96 Toshmon Stevens 6-5 250 Sr.

DT 93 Everett Dawkins 6-2 301 Sr.
97 Demonte McAllister 6-2 290 Jr.
99 Nile Lawrence-Stample 6-2 304 RFr.

DT 92 Anthony McCloud 6-2 302 Sr.
8 Timmy Jernigan 6-3 301 So.
55 Jacobbi McDaniel 6-1 301 Sr.
56 Derrick Mitchell 6-5 314 RFr.

RE 4 Brandon Jenkins 6-3 260 Sr.
51 Giorgio Newberry 6-6 278 RFr.

SLB 10 Nick Moody 6-2 242 Sr.
24 Terrance Smith 6-3 214 RFr.

MLB 22 Telvin Smith 6-3 209 Jr.
11 Vince Williams 6-1 245 Sr.

WLB 7 Christian Jones 6-4 237 Jr.
28 Nigel Terrell 6-1 218 So.

CB 27 Xavier Rhodes 6-2 208 Jr.
37 Keelin Smith 6-3 185 RFr.

SS 20 Lamarcus Joyner 5-8 193 Jr.
1 Tyler Hunter 6-0 194 So.
42 Lamarcus Brutus 6-0 197 RFr.

FS 31 Terrence Brooks 5-11 189 Jr.
9 Karlos Williams 6-2 229 So.

CB 6 Nick Waisome 5-10 165 So.
1 Tyler Hunter 6-0 194 So.

Special Teams

PK 18 Dustin Hopkins 6-2 190 Sr.

P 38 Cason Beatty 6-3 235 Fr.
29 Dillon Kidd 6-1 211 RFr.

PR 80 Rashad Greene 6-0 175 So.

KR 9 Karlos Williams 6-2 229 So.
20 Lamarcus Joyner 5-8 204 Jr.

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