The FSU football defense got off to a shaky start in 2016, and was on pace to be worst statistical year in history.
It was a combination of FSU facing some of the best offenses in the nation, injuries and inexperience in vulnerable positions.
The loss of Derwin James was huge, but the ‘Noles finished the year a strong note the last few games.
James is fully recovered and expected to be one of the top individual players in the nation. One writer at Bleacherreport believes FSU will have an elite defense.
Here’s what he had to say about the ‘Noles below:
What make them dangerous
Florida State’s passing defense was decent without James, but it should be elite with him back in the mix.