2026 FSU Draft Watch: Seminoles Poised For A Bounce Back Draft Class

Led by defensive tackle Darrell Jackson, the Florida State Seminoles are once again ranked behind a re-stocked roster sure to produce several draft selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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TOP FSU DRAFT-ELIGIBLE PROSPECTS FOR 2026

Location: Tallahassee, FL || Conference: ACC || Head Coach: Mike Norvell (5 years: 33-27; Overall: 71-43) || NFL Draft Picks Under Norvell: 18 || NFL First Round Picks Under Norvell: 2 || Seminoles in NFL: 29 || [Filed By NFL Draft Bible scout Ryan Paglia]

The Florida State Seminoles have got off to a hot start in 2025 and are once again back in the Top 25 mix. Coming off their worse season in 50 years, that speaks to the new college football model of NIL. The two-win season a year ago, produced just two draft pick selections in Azareye’h Thomas (Jets) in round three and Joshua Farmer (Patriots) in round four during the 2025 NFL Draft. That number was way down from the 2024 NFL Draft, in which the Seminoles generated a total of 10 draft picks, most notably Jared Verse (Rams), who was chosen with the 19th overall selection. The FSU Class of 2026 is led by menacing defensive tackle Darrell Jackson. A big-bodied, experienced interior force, Jackson is currently viewed as a Day 2 prospect but if he continues his strong 2025 campaign, he could become the third player selected in the first round during the Mike Norvell era. For more on Jackson and other top Seminoles players, including verified measurements, insider intel and projections, keep reading below.

PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL | # | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HAND | ARM | WING | FORTY | HOMETOWN

Darrell Jackson Jr., DT, rSr, #6, 6052, 341, 3528, 1118, 08600, 5.05e, Havana, FL, Day 2