Florida State announced the addition of four football players transferred on Tuesday in a press release. Coach Mike Norvell commented on adding CB transfer Brandon Moore (UCF), S / CB Jammie Robinson (South Carolina), DL Keir Thomas (South Carolina), and RB DJ Williams (Auburn)
Below is the full FSU release …
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – The state of Florida added four additional transfers to its 2021 list. Defender Brandon Moore, a senior UCF redshirt, defender Jammie Robinson, a sophomore from South Carolina, the defensive side Keir Thomas, a redshirt South Carolina senior, and running back DJ Williams, a second year from Auburn, are all enrolled for the spring semester. Below is a quote from head coach Mike Norvell, as well as biographies of each. Through transfers and the early subscription period, FSU announced 23 newcomers for the 2021 season.
Mike Norvell’s Statement
“We are excited to get this group of transfers at school to be part of our off-season program and get involved in the FSU community. All of our newcomers are excited about their individual opportunities here in the state of Florida, but also with the ability to build collaborative relationships with their teammates and technical staff. We had the youngest college football team last season and we are excited about the young people we continue to develop, but it is also great to be able to add quality experience to our squad. “
Brandon Moore | DB | 6-0 | 186 Sanford, Florida | Seminole High School / UCF
He appeared in 27 games with 21 games at UCF … he recorded 76 tackles, including 3.5 for defeat, two interceptions, 19 pass separations, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery for Knights … the season’s opening began. 2019, recording two tackles and a pass separation, before an injury at the end of the season that also prevented him from playing in 2020 … started all 13 games as a cornerback in 2018 and earned honorable mention All-AAC honors … recorded 43 tackles, 1.0 per defeat, one interception and 10 pass separations … ranked eighth in the AAC in defended passes and pass separations … 93 yard interception for touchdown vs. No. 11 LSU at the Fiesta Bowl … made seven tackles against FAU … played all 13 games with seven games as a redshirt freshman when UCF posted a perfect 13-0 record … He recorded 31 tackles, 2.5 for loss, an interception, eight pass separations, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery… three-year-old letterman at Seminole… made seven interceptions, including five during the second season.
Mike Norvell in Brandon Moore
“We are happy to add Brandon Moore to our defensive field. He’s someone I’m very familiar with because I competed against him. He is a long cornerback who is extremely fluid in his movements and has a high, athletic roof. He has been a very productive player, which adds experience and playing ability to our defense. “
Jammie Robinson | DB | 5-11 | 195 Leesburg, Ga. | Lee County HS / South Carolina
He appeared in 22 games with 13 games over two seasons in South Carolina … recorded 136 tackles, including 3.5 for defeat, two interceptions, eight pass separations and a forced fumble … he won the honors of the second Freshman All team -America from PFF and Freshman All-SEC acclaim in 2019 … made 74 tackles, 2.0 for loss, an interception, four pass breaks and a quarterback rush while starting all 10 games in 2020 … total tackles ranked in second place between Gamecocks and total PBU was third … registered 62 tackles, an interception, four pass separations and a forced fumble during the real freshman season … five defended passes were in fourth place between SEC and 5 freshmen , 2 tackles per game was the fifth highest average among SEC freshmen … reached his career record in 15 tackles, including 12 solo stops, at Texas A & M … tackles the total was highest by Gamecock freshman since 1994 … recorded the first career interception and forced fumble against No. 9 Florida … rated four potential stars by Rivals and ESPN … won the state as Defense Player of the Year after leading g Lee County with a 15-0 record and 6th state championship in 2018 … recorded over 100 tackles in his senior season and also scored in punt, kickoff and interception returns.
Mike Norvell in Jammie Robinson
“We are thrilled to have Jammie Robinson joining our team. Jammie is a dynamic ace who brings a blunt style to the safety position. We feel that he has tremendous flexibility in our defense and we are excited about the experience he brings, his mentality and the passion with which he plays. “
Keir Thomas | DE | 6-2 | 275 Miami, Florida | Miami Central HS / South Carolina
Appeared in 47 games with 32 games over five seasons in South Carolina … recorded 132 tackles, including 18.5 for defeat with 8.5 sacks, and eight hurried quarterbacks … started all seven games played in 2020 and made 32 tackles, 5.5 to defeat with 3.0 sacks … came in second among Gamecocks in tackles for defeat and sacks … made eight tackles at the top of his career, all solo, in the victory against No. 15 Auburn … won the Dr. Harris Pastides Outstanding Student-Athlete Award after the 2019 season … Redshirted in 2019 due to injury, appearing in two games and making four tackles with 1.0 for defeat … started all 12 games played in 2018 and recorded 44 tackles, 3.5 to defeat with 1.5 sacks and four hurried quarterbacks … had three consecutive games with at least one TFL … appeared in all 13 games with 11 matches in 2017 and recorded 38 tackles, 4.5 for loss with 2.0 sacks, three hurried defenders and a forced fumble. played in all 13 games with two games as real freshmen and made 24 tackles, including 4.0 for defeat with 2.0 bags … helped l Miami Central for 6A consecutive state championships … won Player honors Defensive Player of the Year 6A in all states and 8A-6A in 2015 … recorded 154 tackles with 50 sacks in two seasons for the Rockets.
Mike Norvell in Keir Thomas
“We are excited about the game-creating ability that Keir brings to our defensive front. He will play mainly in our FOX position in grassroots situations, but will be able to contribute in any position along the defensive front. He plays with tremendous passion and an offensive approach. He will be a key contributor in his senior season. “
DJ Williams | RB | 5-10 | 208 Lake Placid, Fla. | Sebring HS / Auburn
He appeared in 19 games with three starts in two seasons at Auburn … he ran 122 times for 599 yards and five touchdowns with 12 receptions for 72 yards … he recorded the 130-race career record at No. 2 LSU in 2019. .. also added 21 receiving yards for the best of the career 151 multifaceted yards against eventual national champions … had 38 loads for 199 yards and three touchdowns plus seven receptions for 40 yards during the 2020 season … ran 84 times for 400 yards and two touchdowns and added five receptions for 32 yards in 2019 … four potential stars ranked number 16 in the nation in running back in the class of 2019 by 247Sports and No. 18 by ESPN … ranked 256th on ESPN300 … twice in the All-Highlands selection in Sebring … responsible for 2,334 total attack yards and 34 touchdowns in his senior year, running for 1,221 yards and 21 touchdowns and moving up to 1,113 yards and 13 touchdowns … a he helped lead the Blue Streaks to eight wins and six appearances in the state playoffs … also recognized in baseball.
Mike Norvell at DJ Williams
“We are thrilled to bring DJ Williams to the offensive field. He has been a very productive runner and receiver for his first two years. It brings a complete package of speed and power and will be a great compliment to the guys we have in the waiting room. “