The transformation of Florida State football’s offensive line has been a sight to behold the previous three seasons. Offensive coordinator and OL coach Alex Atkins has infused an excessive amount of expertise and expertise the previous couple cycles. That pattern continued Monday night with the dedication of former UTEP deal with Jeremiah Byers.
The 6’4, 330 pound Byers is taken into account the most effective offensive linemen within the transfer portal. He simply accomplished his redshirt-sophomore marketing campaign at proper deal with for UTEP and was named first-team all-conference at season’s finish. Byers scored Pro Football Focus grades of 81.0 in 2022 and 72.7 in 2021, displaying enchancment together with versatility to slip inside if vital.
Byers formally visited Florida State over the December 9 weekend. He’ll be anticipated to push for a beginning function in Tallahassee and has two years of eligibility remaining.
From his UTEP bio:
Conference USA All-Freshman Team (2020)
2021 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
Honorable Mention All-Conference USA.
Starter at proper deal with in all 13 video games.
Was instrumental within the Miners averaging 392.0 yards per sport, together with 140.0 dashing.
Paved the best way for Ronald Awatt and Deion Hankins to common over 100 yards dashing per sport mixed.
Helped UTEP rank 18th nationally in time of possession (31:51) and twenty first in sacks allowed (1.46 per sport).
2020 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
Saw motion in six video games on the offensive line, together with making three begins on the season.
Started the season-opening win over Stephen F. Austin at proper deal with, in addition to UTEP’s video games at Charlotte and North Texas.
Helped pave the best way for a dashing assault that scored 16 touchdowns and surpassed 1,000 yards on the season.
2019 (FRESHMAN)
Earned a redshirt after taking part in and beginning two video games on the offensive line for the Miners.
Made his first profession begin at UAB.
Also earned his first profession begin within the season finale versus Rice.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played three seasons of varsity football at L.C. Anderson HS and noticed motion in all 10 video games in 2018.
Tallied a complete of 74 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries, two compelled fumbles, two cross breakups and an interception.
Created holes and paved the best way for Trojans rushers to achieve 1,334 yards and 14 touchdowns.
The staff rushed for over 100 yards in 5 video games, together with 241 yards in a victory over Austin.
Added 11 whole stops.
As a sophomore, performed in 10 video games and posted 52 tackles, six tackles for loss and three quarterback hurries.
PERSONAL
Full identify is Jeremiah Shaquille Byers … Son of Kevin Drones and Shalanda Byers … Has one brother and two sisters … Born in Austin, Texas … Father is a football coach at Shadow Creek High School … Mother is a volleyball coach at L.C. Anderson High School … Undeclared main.