Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles spent the offseason working to upgrade the roster as they work to get the program back on track after back-to-back losing seasons. Those moves are starting to pay off as several newcomers have stepped up during spring practice.
Veterans and the newcomers from both the transfer portal and high school are looking to cement themselves on the opening day roster, and one particular player earned high praise from Mike Norvell following Saturday’s scrimmage, their second of the spring.
Rylan Kennedy, a defensive lineman who transferred in from the Texas A&M Aggies, is now in his senior season and is expected to play a key role for the Seminoles, who are looking to elevate their pass rush. He has impressed Norvell with his athleticism and made several nice plays during the scrimmage.
“I thought today he made a couple of plays in pass rush. He was actually the one who had the interception. With the pressure scheme, he was able to drop in coverage, and you saw his athleticism, his range, the versatility of things that he can do in this defense. I mean, it’s something we were excited about when he came in. I would say this last week, he’s really taken some positive strides.”
Kennedy played 37 games with one start in three seasons at Texas A&M, recording 40 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. In addition, he helped them make the College Football Playoff in 2025, finishing with 14 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks.
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