The college football season finally kicks off this weekend with Week 0, and NFL draft fans like us are eagerly tuning in, not just for the love of the game, but to catch a glimpse of the next generation of potential NFL stars. Here's a rundown of some of the most intriguing NFL prospects playing in the matchup of Florida State vs Georiga Tech:
Patrick Payton (EDGE, Florida State) - Payton is listed at 6'5'', 250lbs and is a natural as a pass rusher. His power and his physicality make him a likely first-round pick in 2025.
Florida State EDGE Patrick Payton is one 2025 draft prospect that I’ll be watching closely vs. Georgia Tech (Sat., 12 noon ET, ESPN).
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) August 23, 2024
Scouts that I talked to view him as a potential mid-to-late first round pick. pic.twitter.com/u08B1KnNcJ
Marvin Jones Jr. (EDGE, Florida State) - Transferring from Georgia, Jones Jr. brings a unique blend of size and speed off the edge. His performance against Georgia Tech could set the tone for his draft stock, especially if he can show that he has the potential to develop into an elite pass rusher.
We knew about Patrick Payton from last #SummerScouting, now FSU has added another Edge to keep an eye on. UGA transfer Marvin Jones Jr. Listed at 6'5 250. He gave this RT trouble with his COD a few times in this game. Athletic enough to spy Milroe too. pic.twitter.com/jAgH8SVbAr
— EJHolt_NFLDraft🏈 (@EJunkie215) June 4, 2024
DJ Uiagalelei (QB, Florida State) - The former Clemson quarterback now at Florida State, Uiagalelei has all the physical tools but needs to prove consistency. His deep ball accuracy and decision-making under pressure will be key.
A look at DJ Uiagalelei from the early portion of today’s practice: pic.twitter.com/zBJMYPM0Vo
— Brett Nevitt (@brettpn) July 25, 2024
Eric Singleton Jr. (WR, Georgia Tech) - As a true freshman, Singleton made an immediate impact for the Yellow Jackets. His performance against a formidable Florida State secondary could help put him on the map.
One Week 0 player to watch out for is Georgia Tech WR Eric Singleton Jr. 🐝
— Oliver Hodgkinson (@ojhodgkinson) August 13, 2024
Earned CFN Freshman All-American honors last season after torching defenses with his impressive speed and catch-point reliability 🔥 @GeorgiaTechFB | @cfbireland
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Caziah Holmes (RB, Florida State) - With his blend of speed and power, Holmes could be a late-round steal if he continues to show improvement in his pass-catching abilities.
Darius Washington with a textbook reach on the 5-Tech to spring the Caziah Holmes TD run 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/573HJWG0a8
— Clay Fink (@clay_fink) April 25, 2024
Malik Benson (WR, Florida State) - His size and speed combination make him an intriguing prospect, especially if he can become a more consistent target for Uiagalelei this season.
Malik Benson WR1👀📈
— 🍢 B.NICE 🍢🇹🇹🇯🇲 (@Breezy_WavyEnt) April 19, 2024
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The Florida State vs. Georgia Tech game will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at noon ET, Make sure to tune in to see how these NFL prospects perform.