Just one day after Florida State announced head coach Mike Norvell signed an extension, the Seminoles reeled in two big transfers from the SEC, including one big rival.
Former Alabama running back Roydell Williams and former Florida offensive lineman Richie Leonard IV both committed to join Norvell in Tallahassee next season.
Williams spent the past four seasons with the Crimson Tide, rushing for 1,168 yards and 11 touchdowns in an Alabama uniform. His carries increased in each of his four seasons, culminating in his best season in 2023. He ran for 560 yards and five touchdowns on 111 carries, the highest single-season marks of his career in all three categories.
A versatile playmaker with game-changing ability is in #Tribe24
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— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) January 13, 2024
Leonard started every game for the Gators last season, and PFF credits him with 1,250 snaps across the past three seasons. He earned a pass-blocking grade of 63.7 and a run-blocking grade of 63.9 last season.
We’ve added a tough, versatile offensive lineman to #Tribe24
Welcome to the #NoleFamily, @RichieLeonardIV!https://t.co/YTMGO0o2UL pic.twitter.com/M4QI5SkPb9
— FSU Football (@FSUFootball) January 13, 2024
Both transfers will have one year of eligibility remaining.