Florida State football's defensive line remains one of the biggest questions on the team ahead of the 2026 season.
By standard metrics, the Seminoles are undersized along the defensive line. The coaching staff has pointed to the "explosiveness" and athleticism of smaller and more nimble linemen, but the likes of Daniel Lyons, Kevin Wynn and Jordan Sanders will hold key roles as nose tackles.
Sanders, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 310 pounds, is a wild card for the Seminoles after missing the majority of spring camp with an injury. The Texas State transfer had a productive campaign last season, recording 16 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble before transferring to FSU late in the cycle.
Defensive line coach Terrance Knighton said Sanders was a sponge in the spring and didn't let his injury stop him from progressing.
"In the meeting rooms, he was asking questions, staying engaged. Putting himself, taking vicarious reps, putting himself in the position of the nose," Knighton said. "On the sideline, he was standing right by me asking questions. Standing by coach Odell [Haggins] asking questions. He stayed locked in."
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By standard metrics, the Seminoles are undersized along the defensive line. The coaching staff has pointed to the "explosiveness" and athleticism of smaller and more nimble linemen, but the likes of Daniel Lyons, Kevin Wynn and Jordan Sanders will hold key roles as nose tackles.
Sanders, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 310 pounds, is a wild card for the Seminoles after missing the majority of spring camp with an injury. The Texas State transfer had a productive campaign last season, recording 16 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss and one forced fumble before transferring to FSU late in the cycle.
Defensive line coach Terrance Knighton said Sanders was a sponge in the spring and didn't let his injury stop him from progressing.
"In the meeting rooms, he was asking questions, staying engaged. Putting himself, taking vicarious reps, putting himself in the position of the nose," Knighton said. "On the sideline, he was standing right by me asking questions. Standing by coach Odell [Haggins] asking questions. He stayed locked in."
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