Florida State signs defensive lineman Jordan Sanders from transfer portal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Florida State has signed defensive lineman Jordan Sanders, a former Texas State standout, with one year of eligibility remaining. Sanders joins as part of a strategic effort to enhance the Seminoles' defensive line ahead of the upcoming ACC schedule. Last season, he recorded 16 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss at Texas State. His addition comes amid a significant number of transfers to Florida State, with head coach Mike Norvell bringing in 24 players from the portal. The team is set to begin training camp on July 30, just weeks before their season opener on August 29 against New Mexico State.
- •Jordan Sanders played previously at Texas State and Cal Poly.
- •He recorded 16 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss in 2025.
- •Florida State has added 24 players through the transfer portal.
- •Training camp starts on July 30 ahead of the season opener on August 29.
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"Mike Norvell bolsters the Seminoles' defensive front with a massive veteran presence, landing the former Texas State standout to fortify the interior ahead of a demanding ACC schedule.
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