Florida State Seminoles Roster Shake-Up: 19 Players Enter Transfer Portal
The Florida State Seminoles are experiencing a significant roster shakeup as 19 players are set to enter the transfer portal when it opens on January 2, 2026. Among those players are key starters like Ja'Bril Rawls and Randy Pittman Jr., who have recently declared their intentions to transfer. Quarterback Tommy Castellanos is also likely to depart the program, pending an appeal on his waiver.
Junior quarterback Jaylen King has announced his decision to leave Florida State after one season with the team. King, who spent the 2025 season as a reserve quarterback, will have two seasons of eligibility remaining as he explores his options. The Seminoles are looking to bring in a new quarterback through the transfer portal to bolster their roster.
King began his college career at the FCS level before transferring to Florida State. He has previous experience at Gardner-Webb and East Tennessee State, where he appeared in 19 games and made 17 starts. King's departure adds to the growing list of Seminoles players entering the transfer portal, including Jayden Parrish, L A Jesse Harrold, Mario Nash Jr., Luke Douglas, Tyeland Coleman, Jamorie Flagg, Jaylin Lucas, Willy Suarez, Edwin Joseph, Christian White, Camdon Frier, Cai Bates, Kam Davis, and Jaden Jones.
The influx of players entering the transfer portal signals a period of transition for the Florida State Seminoles as they navigate roster changes and seek to strengthen their team for the upcoming seasons. The team will need to address the departures of key players like Rawls, Pittman Jr., and King while also looking to recruit new talent to fill those gaps. The Seminoles' coaching staff will be tasked with reshaping the team and preparing for the challenges ahead.