Four-star defensive lineman Prince Che, a monster 2028 recruit, just dropped some serious insight on Florida State’s D-line after hitting up their season opener against the New Mexico State Aggies. The Seminoles got that 1-0 start, but Che, a massive 6-foot-3, 305-pounder, had a very specific take on what he saw that should have FSU fans paying attention.
Che’s Take: Pressures Were There, But…
This wasn’t Che’s first rodeo at Tallahassee, either. He was there last season when FSU played the Miami Hurricanes, and he even checked out their spring practice in March. He called this latest trip “great,” just like his March visit. But what really caught his eye on Saturday night? He saw the D-line bring some heat. “How the D-line came stood out. They got a lot to work with, but the pressures were there, they were pressuring the quarterback and that was really great. Overall it was great,” Che told Noles247. It sounds like he saw potential and some bright spots, but also left a little room for improvement with that “got a lot to work with” comment. That’s the kind of honest feedback you get from top-tier talent.
Coaching Connection and Heavy Competition
During his visit, Che wasn’t just watching the game. He was chopping it up quite a bit with head coach Mike Norvell and defensive line coach Terrance Knighton. It sounds like those conversations went well. “It was great, they were real genuine with me, they made me feel welcome. Coach Norvell, coach Knighton, I really appreciate that,” Che said. That personal touch matters, especially when you’re battling for a blue-chip recruit like Che. FSU is definitely one of his top schools right now, but let’s be real, the competition is fierce. The kid has offers from the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas Longhorns, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, LSU Tigers, and a whole bunch more. So, yeah, Florida State needs to keep recruiting this guy heavily if they want to land him.
Next Up: SMU and Everything on the Line
Get ready, because the Seminoles won’t have to wait long to see Che back on campus. He’s making a return trip in just over a week when they host the SMU Mustangs for their ACC opener. This isn’t just another game, folks; it’s “one of the biggest games of the season for Florida State.” A good performance there, especially from that D-line, is absolutely huge. It could go a long way with Che and other top targets. The stakes are real high for this one if FSU wants to show Che what they’re truly capable of!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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