Florida State University (FSU) football team has been making significant moves in the offseason, with new players like QB DJ Uiagalelei and OL Richie Leonard IV joining the team. The newcomers have praised FSU's offseason program, with Leonard noting the program's intensity. DJ Uiagalelei expressed his excitement to be at FSU, highlighting the impact of coach Mike Norvell in his decision to join the Seminoles. The players have shared positive experiences and strong connections to FSU, indicating a promising future for the team.
New Florida State transfer QB DJ Uiagalelei: “I still have a lot of love for Clemson. … Coach Swinney is an amazing coach. All the guys there were great. Every single staff member was great. I graduated from there. My best friends still play there” https://t.co/SBtBpXVFmV
Just watched @Andy_Staples’ one-on-one with DJ Uiagalelei, and it hit me how fortunate FSU Football is to have two great ambassadors of the program and the sport back-to-back at QB. Probably can’t do better than Jordan Travis & DJU from that standpoint. https://t.co/2jhkHDSU4n
New Florida State QB DJ Uiagalelei Predicts How He’ll Feel Facing Clemson for First Time https://t.co/QHwTzg5bGv
On today’s show, new Florida State QB DJ Uiagalelei joins the show to discuss his wild journey through college football. Join us at 8 am ET and mix it up in the comments or watch anytime on demand. https://t.co/6XEnRLGLyG https://t.co/ztOTNmHFMA
DJ Uiagalelei has been through quite a bit in his collegiate career. When tasked with finding a school to spend his final season at, the transfer QB had a clear first choice. “My eyes were set on one school. I wanted to be here at Florida State.” https://t.co/eg3sHFtMEn
“My eyes were set on one school...Florida State:” DJ Uiagalelei and four freshmen touch on self-growth, transitioning to Tallahassee, and more https://t.co/qipGy1Zmrk
Trevor Jackson says FSU's QB room calls DJ Uiagalelei the "granddad" of the position group.
Trevor Jackson (a four-star QB prospect who chose to walk on at FSU over a few scholarship offers) says his grandmother, who was a huge FSU fan, a few weeks ago. He says that played a role in his decision to head to Tallahassee.
Jayden Todd says his recruiting process didn't last too long because he knew he wanted to be at FSU once he got his scholarship offer.
"I don't need to see the facilities, I don't need to see the nutrition stuff, I've been through the fluff of recruiting." "All I need is football." DJ Uiagalelei says it was a film session with Mike Norvell during his recruitment that most stood out to him.… https://t.co/WYeLEMYByj
DJ Uiagalelei calls Mike Norvell "an extremely smart coach" and says that's a big part of why he wanted to be here. Sitting down with him and hearing what Norvell said as they watched three games of his from last season while he was visiting here confirmed that to him.
DJ Uiagalalei says FSU in 2022 was his favorite away stadium he's ever played at. Says he grew up loving Jameis Winston and that getting to see the Warchant and Osceola/Renegade in person was everything he wanted it to be.
DJ Uiagalelei says he talked to Jordan Travis shortly before his official visit to ask a few questions and that Travis had only good things to say about FSU. Uiagalelei says hearing that solidified FSU as where he wanted to go.
"The receivers are great, they come to work every day." DJ Uiagalelei on working with FSU's WRs so far. https://t.co/k1qzpfcAJW https://t.co/uv6c3M9s5X
"They're going to be a force to be reckoned with." Uiagalelei on his thoughts on FSU after playing the Seminoles in 2022.
DJ Uiagalelei says FSU's steady climb under Mike Norvell was something that he saw while at Clemson. Says even in 2021 (the first time he played FSU), the Seminoles weren't particularly good yet but you saw the strides they were making.
DJ Uiagalelei says his entire college journey and the various ups and downs have shaped him into the person he is now. "God's timing isn't always what you want it to be but it's the right timing."
"Going into the Transfer Portal, my eyes were set on one school." DJ Uiagalelei on choosing Florida State https://t.co/ZdwRPWcqoI
DJ Uiagalelei says that FSU was the only place he wanted to go when he entered the portal. Expresses gratitude that Mike Norvell and Tony Tokarz gave him that opportunity.
“This is where I wanted to be at. I’m happy to be here.” - new FSU QB DJU
DJ Uiagalelei begins his interview by saying "I'm happy to be here. Happy to be a Seminole." He says his first month at FSU has been unbelievable.
DJ Uiagalelei joining us now for his first interview at FSU. https://t.co/q1V0c7MeHG
QB DJ Uiagalelei will conduct his first interview since enrolling at Florida State. Updates from Uiagalelei on his journey to FSU, expectations for this season, and more here: https://t.co/k1qzpfcAJW https://t.co/AKP6JNAhAB
We're closing out FSU football newcomer interviews today with five final players, including Oregon State QB transfer DJ Uiagalelei. https://t.co/q1V0c7MeHG
“Tour of Duty is the real deal,” Richie Leonard said, pausing before chuckling. “We did something similar to that in the offseason at my last school, but I feel like the intensity of it here is at a whole other level.” More on the FSU OL transfer: https://t.co/Qmho6jaCdo
Mike Norvell recently described Roydell Williams as a "natural-born leader." Two weeks ago, Malik Benson (also an Alabama transfer) did the same. FSU's newest running back is leading from the front, and he's doing it with a smile: https://t.co/01HqvHeCVu
Florida transfer offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV talks about his move to FSU football https://t.co/ZyuHZbc8uY
"I was a Florida State fan out of the womb." FSU legacy Camdon Frier wanted to be a 'Nole his entire life. But he was steering away from FSU because he wanted to do his own thing, it was Mike Norvell who made it easy for him to pick FSU. Updates: https://t.co/I820uIUFkH https://t.co/NPwG9rAdny
FSU WR Camdon Frier: "Florida State has always had a special place in my heart."
OL transfer Richie Leonard said he was impressed by FSU’s discipline when the ‘Noles played against the Gators last season. He didn’t mention it, but I’m guessing the fact that Keiondre Jones didn’t swing on that dude for spitting in his face made a positive impression.
Alabama RB transfer Roydell Williams joining us now. https://t.co/502K7d8XuY
Richie Leonard IV, who spent the last few years at Florida, says that FSU's Tour of Duty offseason conditioning program is on a "whole other level" from what he went through at UF.
"Tour of Duty is the real deal. We did something similar to that last offseason at my old school, but the intensity here is at a whole other level." Richie Leonard says that FSU's offseason program is no joke. Updates here: https://t.co/mlcWexO8fU https://t.co/cTCf3f5GWS
Take this for whatever it's worth, but OL Richie Leonard says FSU's Tour of Duty offseason program is on another level from what he did at Florida.
Richie Leonard says FSU reached out to him pretty quickly after he entered the portal. He says everything he was told by FSU during his transfer recruitment has been true over the first month or so on campus. https://t.co/502K7d8XuY
"The discipline they showed as a team" was hard for Richie Leonard to not notice when playing FSU while at UF. Says he had a lot of respect for FSU's style of play. https://t.co/bHbeMTcDcK
FSU Football Newcomer Interviews Live Updates: Richie Leonard, Roydell Williams, Camdon Frier, Lawayne McCoy https://t.co/301bLPNfFZ
FSU football newcomers interview continue today with UF OL transfer Richie Leonard IV, Alabama RB transfer Roydell Williams and freshmen wide receivers Camden Frier and Lawayne McCoy. Updates: https://t.co/502K7d8XuY
New Florida State QB DJ Uiagalelei over the past two seasons: 🏹 84.5 PFF Grade 🏹 56 Total TDs 🏹 14 Interceptions 🏹 939 Rush Yards 🏹 51 Missed Tackles Forced https://t.co/q6hYHgdJJP
From this weekend: We caught up with #FSU coach Mike Norvell, who was in Orlando to kick off the Seminoles Booster Tour. He spoke about last season's Playoff snub, how this year's team has performed in winter workouts and why he excited to work with QB DJ Uiagalelei.… https://t.co/t0oByqdGYC