Florida State Seminoles face critical losses in the secondary as Ashlynd Barker, Ja'Bril Rawls, and Edwin Joseph exit, sparking urgent questions about the defense’s future. Can strategic investment in the transfer portal turn this challenge into a potential upgrade for 2026? Defensive gaps loom large, but opportunities emerge for bold roster moves.

Brian Smith assesses Florida State’s pressing position needs, highlighting the impact of losing key safeties and corners. The analysis focuses on linebacker struggles in coverage, the necessity for elite edge rushers, and why Tony White’s complex defensive scheme could complicate rebuilding efforts. Will targeted spending land difference-makers at defensive end and safety, or will a lack of experience expose the Seminoles next season? Get the latest on transfer portal priorities, high-impact signings, and how Florida State’s administration might chart a new defensive path.

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