Sebastian Janikowski's FSU jersey to be retired on August 29
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Sebastian Janikowski's No. 38 jersey will be retired by Florida State during their season opener against New Mexico State on August 29. Janikowski, who played for the Seminoles from 1997 to 1999, set multiple records during his college career, including a perfect PAT record in his final year. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the 2000 NFL Draft and had an 18-season career in the NFL. This retirement ceremony is part of a long-awaited recognition for Janikowski ahead of potential Hall of Fame induction.
- •Janikowski's jersey retirement is scheduled for August 29.
- •He starred at Florida State from 1997 to 1999.
- •Janikowski set multiple records during his college career.
- •He was drafted 17th overall by the Raiders in 2000.
- •Janikowski played 18 NFL seasons, primarily with the Raiders.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders longtime kicker Sebastian Janikowski to have FSU jersey retired
"26 years since the Raiders made him the last kicker drafted in the first round, Sebastian Janikowki is having his FSU jersey retired.
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