FSU Football Depth Chart: What To Know Ahead Of New Mexico State
The Florida State Seminoles kick off the season with a prime prime-time showdown in Tallahassee against the New Mexico State Aggies. After months of buildup, the program is hoping to start fast and set a confident tone for the year.
New Mexico State finished 4-8 last season, and head coach Tony Sanchez is back for his third year at the helm. The Aggies will lean on a new starting quarterback, with Furman transfer Trey Hedden stepping into the role to guide the offense.
As kickoff nears, Florida State released its initial depth chart for the 2026 campaign, revealing a mix of veterans and newcomers who will shape the night’s action.
Quarterback
- Ashton Daniels, 5th year — starter and primary playmaker
- Malachi Marshall, Jr. OR Kevin Sperry, So. — co-backups behind Daniels
Backfield
- Ousmane Kromah, So. — top option in the backfield
- Quintrevion Wisner, Sr. — capable second option and spell runner
- Samuel Singleton Jr., Sr. — added depth and big-play potential
- Amari Thomas, Fr. — true freshman providing additional depth
Wide receivers
- Duce Robinson, Sr. — lead target on the outside
- Teriq Mallory — complements the other boundary receiver
- Micahi Danzy, Jr. — starting option on the opposite side
- Jasen Lopez, Fr. — provides depth behind the top two)
Slot and tight end
- Jayvan Boggs, So. — starting slot
- Tae’Shaun Gelsey, So. — backup at the slot
- Desirrio Riles, Sr. OR Landen Thomas, Jr. — primary tight end option
Offensive line
- Xavier Chaplin, 5th year — left tackle
- Chastan Brown, So. — depth at left tackle
- Andre Otto, Sr. — left guard
- Paul Bowling, So. — depth at left guard
- Bradyn Welch-Joiner, Sr. — center
- Chavez Thompson, So. — backup center
- Nate Pabst, 5th year — right guard
- Sean Poret, So. — depth at right guard
- Chimdia Nwaiwu, Sr. — right tackle
- Jonathan Daniels, Jr. — reserve at right tackle
Defensive front
- Darryll Desir, So. — starting defensive end
- Deamontae Diggs, 5th year — reserve end
- Daniel Lyons, 5th year — nose tackle
- Kevin Wynn, So. OR Jordan Sanders, 5th year — backup nose
- Mandrell Desir, So. — starting defensive tackle
- Deante McCray, 5th year — depth at defensive tackle
- Rylan Kennedy, Sr. — starting JACK linebacker
Linebackers and secondary
- Chris Jones, Jr. — starting linebacker
- Izayia Williams, Fr. — backup linebacker
- Omar Graham Jr., 5th year — starting alongside Jones
- Mikai Gbayor, 5th year — reserve linebacker
- Caleb LaVallee, Sr. OR Blake Nichelson, Sr. — alternate starting linebackers
- Ja’Bril Rawls, Sr. — starting cornerback
- Quindarrius Jones, Sr. — opposite cornerback
- Nehemiah Chandler, Jr. — backup at cornerback
- CJ Richard Jr., Jr. — safety (starter)
- K.J. Kirkland, Sr. — safety (starter)
- Ashlynd Barker, 5th year — rover defender
- Jordan Crutchfield, Fr. OR Donny Hiebert, Sr. — rover depth
- Ma’Khi Jones, So. — nickel
Specialists and return game
- Gabe Panikowski, 5th year — kicker
- Conor McAneney, So. — backup kicker
- Daniel Hughes, Sr. — punter
- Ethan Post, So. — backup punter
- Carter Jula, Jr. — holder
- Caleb Bowers, 5th year — long snapper
- Alex Nocco, So. — backup long snapper
- Samuel Singleton, Sr. — kick returner
- Micahi Danzy, Jr. — punt returner
- Jasen Lopez, Fr. — punt return backup
