Former Florida State University football defensive back Jayden Floyd has entered the transfer portal. The redshirt junior has two years of eligibility remaining. Jaden is the son of FSU football legend and Seminole IMG Sports Network color commentator William Floyd.
he issued a statement Announces intention to enter the portal.
“First of all, I would like to thank the Most High for blessing me with this opportunity. Since I was five years old, a significant portion of my life has revolved around the state of Florida. Ask anyone who's been around me throughout my journey, from running around Doak as a kid to running out of the tunnel for the first time against Notre Dame my freshman year. I wanted to be a part of the legendary game program and make my presence felt during my stay here. But I hope the Lord leads you to the next big thing. I have great faith in God to guide me on these journeys. With that said, after a long discussion with God and my family, and careful consideration, I am entering the transfer portal with two years of eligibility.” Floyd wrote.
“Thank you to my family for supporting me no matter what. Coach Norvell, Coach Fuller, Coach Surtain, Coach Woodson, thank you for giving me the opportunity to play for the Noles,” Floyd continued. “Thank you to everyone involved in FSU athletics and your endless love and relationships… And lastly, to my teammates, for encouraging me every day and being my brothers for life. I'm grateful that this decision was difficult to make. I will continue to climb that 1% every day. I will forever bleed Garnet & Gold and forever call myself a Florida State Seminole. Thank you. Dorkboy for life! J.Floyd is out – Love 39.”
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As a walk-on and scout team player for FSU, Jayden Floyd appeared in the second game of the 2023 season against Southern Mississippi. He recorded a tackle and the Seminoles won 66-13.
In 2022, he was one of six Tallahassee QB Club recipients of the Bill McGrotha Award, given to the team's top humanitarian.
His older brother, Floyd, played fullback for three years at Florida State University, including the 1993 national championship season, his last. He appeared in 35 games with the Seminoles, recording 933 scrimmage yards and 20 touchdowns.
William Floyd was drafted 28th overall in the 1994 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers and helped the team win the Super Bowl in 1995. He played in 90 NFL games over seven seasons and scored 25 touchdowns.
To date, Florida State has enrolled two scholarship players into the portal this spring. wide receiver Joshua Burrell and cornerback Greedy Vance. In order to reduce the scholarship cap to 85 players, programs would still have to shed a significant amount of scholarship players.
The Seminoles have quarterback Tate Rodemaker (Southern Miss), quarterback AJ Duffy (San Diego State), running back Rodney Hill (Arkansas), running back CJ Campbell (FAU), and wide receiver Goldie Lawrence (?). , tight end Markston Douglas (Arizona) participated. State), tight end Preston Daniel (Miami Ohio State), offensive lineman Thomas Schrader (Appalachian State University), offensive lineman Brace Harris (TCU), offensive lineman Daughtry Richardson (FAU), offensive lineman Kayshon Sapp ( ?), defensive end Gilbert Edmonds (South Carolina), defensive lineman Dennis Briggs (Illinois), defensive tackle Malcolm Ray (Rutgers), defensive tackle Ayobami Tifase (?), linebacker Dylan Brown-Turner (UTEP) and kicker Tyler Keltner (Oklahoma) entered the portal during the winter transfer portal period, which closed on Jan. 4.
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