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Happy Saturday Seminole!

This edition has everything: 📚 Seminole student-athletes dominating in the classroom with 284 ACC Honor Roll selections, former Noles making making their mark (and fighting for roster spots) in NFL preseason, and recruiting battles heating up with Nigel Newkirk trimming to a top five and FSU prepping for a massive recruiting showcase during the Alabama opener.

🎓 284 Noles Earn ACC Academic Honor Roll
FSU balances on-field excellence with record-breaking classroom achievements.

🏈 Noles in the NFL: Preseason Week 3
Former Seminoles fighting for roster spots with cutdown day looming.

🏈 Four-Star RB Nigel Newkirk Names FSU in Top 5
Norvell’s personal involvement has FSU squarely in the mix.

🏈 FSU Preps for Recruiting Showcase vs. Alabama
A primetime showdown doubles as the biggest recruiting weekend of the year.

🌟 Sophomore Class Impact Watch
Why FSU’s 2024 signees could be the backbone of a 2025 turnaround.

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🎓 284 Noles Earn ACC Academic Honor Roll 🎓

Florida State placed 284 student-athletes on the 2025 ACC Academic Honor Roll, a league record-breaking recognition of classroom excellence.

🔥 Headliners

• Mirabel Ting (Golf) — National Golfer of the Year, ANNIKA Award winner, and ACC Golfer of the Year.

• Alex Lodise (Baseball) — Dick Howser Trophy winner, ACC Player & Defensive Player of the Year, consensus All-American.

💨 Team Highlights

• Swimming & Diving — 60 honorees.

• Track & Field/Cross Country — 49 honorees.

• Baseball & Football — 31 each.

• Soccer (21), Softball (20), Beach Volleyball (18) also stood out.

🏆 Academic Excellence

• Six Seminoles earned Honor Roll recognition for the fifth time, including Jahni Kerr (softball) and Jenny Halden (swimming).

• 25 more were honored for the fourth time in their careers.

• This marks the sixth straight year at least 5,500 ACC athletes earned the honor.

🧠 Why It Matters
FSU continues to pair on-field success with elite academic performance, showcasing the program’s depth of excellence across sports.

👉 Full list & details here

🏈 Noles in the NFL: Preseason Week 3 🏈

Plenty of former Seminoles saw action in the third week of NFL preseason, with roster cuts looming (deadline: Aug. 26).

🔥 Thursday Highlights

• Steelers 19, Panthers 10
  • Jalen Ramsey (PIT): 3 solo tackles, flagged for unnecessary roughness (9 snaps).
  • Ryan Fitzgerald (CAR): Hit a 43-yard FG, made XP, and handled 3 kickoffs.

• Giants 42, Patriots 10
  • Jameis Winston (NYG): 4-of-8 passing, 47 yards, 27-yard TD, 1 INT.
  • Jaheim Bell (NE): 2 targets, no catches; 1 special teams tackle.
  • Joshua Farmer (NE): Starter, 2 solo tackles (21 snaps).
  • Cam Riley (NE): 3 tackles, 1 fumble recovery on special teams.

💨 Friday & Saturday Slate

• Jets vs. Eagles: Johnny Wilson (injured), Jermaine Johnson II, Ontaria Wilson, Lawrance Toafili, Derrick Nnadi, Azareye’h Thomas.

• Falcons vs. Cowboys: Jashaun Corbin (ATL).

• Chiefs vs. Bears: Fabien Lovett Sr., Kevin Knowles II (KC).

• Rams vs. Browns: Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Keir Thomas (IR).

• Saints vs. Broncos: Cam Akers (NO).

• Jaguars vs. Dolphins: Jarrian Jones (JAX).

• Bills vs. Bucs: Keon Coleman (BUF).

• Chargers vs. 49ers: DJ Uiagalelei, Derwin James (LAC); Tatum Bethune, Renardo Green (SF).

• Raiders vs. Cardinals: Trey Benson, Jeremiah Byers, Josh Sweat, Jammie Robinson (AZ).

📉 Roster Cuts of Note

• Jaheim Bell (NE, TE) released as part of roster trimdowns.

📌 Why It Matters
This weekend is the last chance for many Seminoles to make their case before final 53-man rosters are set. Expect more cuts, practice squad moves, and highlight moments as NFL Week 1 approaches.

👉 Full updates will continue after each day of preseason action.

🏈 Four-Star RB Nigel Newkirk Names FSU in Top 5 🏈

Gainesville (Ga.) standout Nigel Newkirk has narrowed down his 30+ offers to five premier programs — Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, and USC — as he moves deeper into his recruitment.

🔥 Recruitment Snapshot

• Size/Stats: 5’11”, 200 lbs; rushed for 126 yards last Thursday vs. Moody (Ala.).

• Top 5: Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Michigan, USC.

• Visits Locked In:
  • FSU vs. Alabama in Tallahassee (Week 1).
  • Georgia vs. Alabama in Athens (Week 5).
  • Michigan vs. Ohio State in Ann Arbor (regular season finale).

• Possible Visits: Texas at Georgia, LSU at Alabama.

• Commitment Timeline: No decision expected until spring/summer 2026.

💨 What He’s Saying

• Florida State: Praised Mike Norvell for personally calling and FaceTiming him: “Norvell does a lot of communication with me. Of course, the running back coach does a lot too.”

• Alabama: Close ties with RB coach Robert Gillespie; likely to attend LSU–Bama this fall.

• Georgia: “Coach Crawford shows a lot of love.”

• Michigan: Staff keeps consistent contact; reputation for producing great backs stands out.

• USC: RB coach Anthony Jones and Lincoln Riley both maintain frequent communication.

📌 Why It Matters
FSU will get the first visit of Newkirk’s fall slate — at Doak Campbell for a primetime matchup against Alabama. That gives the Seminoles a key chance to set the tone in a recruitment that will stretch into 2026, with Norvell’s personal involvement already resonating.

👉 Full update via 247Sports

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🏈 FSU Preps for Recruiting Showcase vs. Alabama 🏈

Next weekend’s Florida State–Alabama matchup isn’t just a massive game on the field — it’s also a recruiting spectacle. For the first time since 2021, Doak Campbell will host a top-tier season opener, giving FSU a chance to roll out the garnet carpet for high-profile prospects.

🔥 Big Numbers

• Roughly 100 recruits expected, with 300 total guests including families.

• First look: Recruits will tour the nearly finished football-only facility (hard hats required).

• Supported by a massive recruiting staff — including 60 interns across operations and personnel.

💨 Behind the Scenes

• GM of Personnel Darrick Yray credits Director of Recruiting Ops Molly Jacoby and staff for planning “all-inclusive” visits.

• Goal is to create an exclusive experience, from gameday traditions to top-tier hospitality.

• Yray: “We want to roll out the garnet carpet for every single one of these folks … I want to be perfect in everything that we do.”

🔥 The Doak Factor

• Recruits will experience FSU’s most iconic moments: Osceola planting the spear, the War Chant, and a packed stadium.

• Yray: “You get someone to put that arm back and forth while the War Chant is playing … I’ll put that up against anyone.”

📌 Why It Matters
The Alabama opener is FSU’s recruiting Super Bowl — combining primetime exposure, a blue-blood opponent, and the debut of new facilities. A strong impression here could ripple through the 2025 and 2026 recruiting classes.

👉 Full story via Warchant

🌟 Sophomore Class Impact Watch 🌟

Florida State’s true freshmen may generate headlines, but the 2024 recruiting class — now sophomores — could quietly determine how far the Seminoles bounce back in 2025. After a rocky team season in 2024, these second-years will be asked to take a leap forward.

🔥 Offensive Playmakers

• RB Kam Davis: Logged 173 yards as a freshman but faces a crowded depth chart behind Ousmane Kromah, Gavin Sawchuk, and Roydell Williams.

• WR Lawayne McCoy: Talented but injury-prone; could be a difference-maker if he finally stays healthy.

• WR Elijah Moore: In the two-deep, bringing size and physicality alongside Duce Robinson.

• WR Micahi Danzy: Converted RB with elite speed; coaches are scheming package plays to unlock mismatches.

• TE Landen Thomas: Already productive as a freshman (14 catches, 173 yards, TD). A top option if he can stay healthy.

• TE Amaree Williams: Flashed as a hybrid TE/DE; now back to tight end, where he could become a red-zone weapon.

💨 O-Line Development

• Jonathan Daniels: Likely FSU’s 4th tackle, valuable depth behind Pettus, Hansen, and Simmons.

• Manasse Itete: Reserve role in 2025, still developing.

• Tye Hylton & Jayden Todd: Depth pieces, expected to contribute on scout team.

🛡️ Defensive Outlook

• CB Charles Lester & CB Cai Bates: Both vying for two-deep spots after limited freshman action; big leap expected.

• CB Jamari Howard: Returning from ACL injury, but health remains a question.

• DL Jamorie Flagg & LB Jayden Parrish: Not expected to crack the two-deep; scout team contributors in 2025.

🏹 Special Teams Spotlight

• K Jake Weinberg: Tasked with replacing Ryan Fitzgerald. Camp reports have been positive — if consistent, he could stabilize a critical spot right away.

📌 Why It Matters
Freshmen grab headlines, but sophomore jumps are often the backbone of a turnaround. If Thomas stays healthy, Moore emerges, and Lester/Bates solidify the secondary, FSU’s 2024 class could reshape the outlook for 2025.

👉 Full roster outlook here

And that’s a wrap!

From the classroom to the gridiron, Seminoles are leaving their mark everywhere — 284 on the ACC Honor Roll, former stars grinding for NFL roster spots, and recruits like Nigel Newkirk eyeing Tallahassee as their next home.

Next weekend’s FSU–Alabama clash will be more than just a game — it’s a program-defining showcase for recruits, fans, and the future of Seminole football.

As always, thanks for reading The Chief Brief — your front-row seat to all things Garnet & Gold. 🏹