The Noles open up Day 2 of camp and the day was a bit more intense than day one. However, Head Coach Cameel Verner says that's pretty normal as everyone begin to settle into things as time progresses.
"Today our guys really went after it. Saw some things that we liked. Saw some things we can build on, but also saw some things we need to polish up. But overall the intensity is there. The competitiveness is there. " he said.
QUARTERBACK BATTLE SHAPENING UP?
The Noles entered camp with Five scholarship Quarterbacks on it's roster. Two Former Five-Stars, two former Four-Stars, and last seasons starter Clay Tillman who was a former Three-Star. The question remained with so many high caliber blue chippers on it's roster how the spring would pan out. Early on, we looked to have a small smidge of separation.
Sophomore Sha'Dar Walker had the best day of all the Quarterbacks. And Offensive Coordinator Hayden Kiser really detailed it.
"Walker had some great reps today. He really did. His understanding of the offense, his understanding of his role back in the pocket. He understands he's not just a pocket guy. He can do a lot of things back there. His athletic ability kept him out of lot of tough situations back there. 42 (LB George Phillips) is a very tough guy to block right now. But Walker's legs kept a ton of plays alive." he said.
Highly touted Freshmen QBs Terry Washington and Ko'Dallas Avery had their fair share of growing pains today after opening eyes a bit during day one. Simply put, they looked like Freshman. Redshirt Junior Clay Tillman also had a pretty strong showing today also.
"Tillman is a savy vet. He really understands logics and concepts very well. He looked sharp today. As a group the entire Quarterback group has somethings to work on, but it's very early. We got a lot of things we can clean up." said Kiser.

High School Profile
The most impressive day of any player today goes to Redshirt Sophomore Chris Brown. At 6'4" 215 pounds he has the height and length that is just an unfair mismatch for most Defensive Backs. The former Four-Star from Okeechobee, FL was a reserve for his first two seasons on campus. Understandably, he was behind 3 future NFL Draft Picks (Possibly 4 with Orbit Jackson entering his Junior year). The biggest issue outside of his size, is his speed and jumping ability. Brown reportedly runs a 4.37, and it shows on the field. Several coaches raved about him after practice.
"That kid is special. He's a blue collar worker. But he's a talent, a special talent that's for sure." said Head Coach Cameel Verner.
"Brown does a TON of things for us, but his vertical threat is something to behold. It really is. And he's consistent. He's such a humble kid, and works very hard. And guys that have his talent normally don't have the patience to wait their turn, but he did. And so far he's taking advantage of it. He's an absolute talent." Said OC Hayden Kiser.
"We had no answer for him. That's all I really can say." said Defensive Coordinator Ryan Dukes
During the ending reps, Chris Brown reeled in one of the most impressive catches we might have ever seen live, when he caught a 1 handed pass over All-American Defensive Backs Luron Dixon(33), and Ja'Carius Kidd(2) both who have been pegged as 1 Rounders in the 'Way too early Mock Drafts'.

High School Profile
T.J. Thomas was a lowly recruited Three-Star out of Merced, TX his Senior season. Before FSU offered him in late January, he only had offers from SMU, UTEP and UTSA. However, Florida State saw tape of him and wanted him badly.
T.J.'s route to Tallahassee wasnt a conventional one, Florida State recruiting analyst Fred Lee takes us back to the inside scoop on Thomas' road to FSU.
"On a recruiting trip last season, the coaches were out in Texas scouting a guy who eventually went on to sign with Tulsa. But he was playing AGAINST T.J.'s team. And they were like, 'who is this kid?' Ultimately it ended up being Thomas. After watching his film they were sold. Thomas was a solid guy. Very well built. Looked like a NFL Linebacker. But he has a crazy catch raidus, runs routes extremely well, and FSU put the Fullcourt press on him and the rest is history" said Lee.
At 6'4" 230 pounds, Thomas eventually so far has converted to Tight End. But so far this season he's shown ability to separate and give FSU different looks and options at the Y-Flex (Tight End) spot that they haven't had much of. And Offensive Coordinator Hayden Kiser loves what he sees so far.
"T.J. is a heck of an athlete. One heck of a player. And I think he has a chip on his shoulder because he doesn't have the accolades that the other guys on the roster had coming in. And right now he's battling his tail off." said Kiser.
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