Florida State had a lot of surprises during the recent NCAA transfer window. The biggest was undoubtedly the departure of rising redshirt senior linebacker DJ Lundy, who was poised to play a major role in 2024 when Kalen DeLoach and Tatum Bethune graduated and began their pro careers.It looked like Lundy was gone when he committed to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes on Christmas Day. Now, however, there appears to be a growing possibility that he will end his college career in garnet and gold. According to Pete Nakos of On3and#039;Lundy has cut the transfer window and is headed to the Seminoles..
This could be an absolutely huge turnaround for Florida State, as the program currently only has six scholarship players. The most experienced of the group are redshirt sophomore Omar Graham Jr., sophomore Blake Nichelson and sophomore Justin Cryer. Graham Jr. finished the 2023 season with 23 tackles and two tackles for loss.Lundy played four times in 13 games during his redshirt junior campaign, totaling 54 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, one interception and four sacks. While researching his future, he decided not to play in the Orange Bowl. Monday and#039; made more than 380 defensive tackles over the last three years in Tallahassee.The Georgia native appeared in 45 games with 17 starts and totaled 183 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, one forced fumble, eight pass deflections and one interception in four years with the Seminoles. In 2023, he had a career-high six tackles for loss, two sacks and his only interception at the college level..
The decision feels a little sweeter, as Florida State pulled off a late win over Colorado to relegate the veteran quarterback to arguably the weakest position on the roster. Lundyand’s return will provide a boost the Seminoles desperately need on defense. The coaching staff is also involved at multiple positions, even hosting former Syracuse linebacker Stefon Thompson and former Charlotte linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green on official visits last weekend.The recent additions through the portal and the continued relic movement from Tallahassee and Florida State make for a lot of excitement early in the season..
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