Florida State players earn high grades in season opener against New Mexico State

Florida State opened its 2026 season with a 34-17 win over New Mexico State. Following the game, Pro Football Focus released individual player grades highlighting several standout performers on both sides of the ball. Linebacker Chris Jones earned the team's highest overall mark at 83.3, while running back Ousmane Kromah led all offensive players with an 80.7 grade. Defensive contributors including Mandrell Desir, Quindarrius Jones, and Mikai Gbayor also received high marks for their work in the secondary and on the front line. The game provided a detailed look at individual impacts during the first test of the season for the Seminoles.

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