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He\u2019s not exactly an unbiased observer. And he doesn\u2019t have a great deal of experience to compare. But if Florida State freshman cornerback Ricky Knight<\/a><\/strong> is correct in his assessment of FSU\u2019s wide receiver corps \u2014 after going up against them in summer workouts \u2014 that could be great news for the Seminoles in 2024.<\/p>\n

When he was asked about practicing against Florida State\u2019s wideouts during his introductory interview with the media this week, Knight leaned into the microphone for emphasis. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe \u2026 have \u2026 speed,\u201d Knight said with a smile. \u201cLet\u2019s just put it that out there. I want everybody to know. We truly have speed. Those guys are running.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wide receiver was always going to be a question mark for Florida State this season following the departures of NFL draft picks Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson.<\/p>\n

Those two playmakers combined to catch 91 passes for 1,275 yards and 13 touchdowns during the 2023 season. Florida State\u2019s next most productive receiver was veteran Ja\u2019Khi Douglas<\/a><\/strong>, who had just 14 receptions for 243 yards and no scores.<\/p>\n

So there is a lot of production to be replaced. But having seen them in person, Knight singled out Alabama transfer Malik Benson,<\/a><\/strong> LSU transfer Jalen Brown<\/a><\/strong> and several other wideouts as being impressive talents.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of people think that\u2019s our weakness, I don\u2019t know why,\u201d Knight said of the receiver corps. \u201cIf you look at our receiver room, we really have some guys. \u2026 A lot of people are going to be awakened when they come out on the field.\u201d <\/p>\n

While Benson, Brown, Douglas and sophomore Hykeem Williams<\/a><\/strong> are expected to be key options for Florida State based on their reputations and how they performed in spring practice, Knight singled out a pair of veterans that he believes fans and media are \u201csleeping\u201d on. <\/p>\n

\u201cI feel like Deuce Spann<\/a><\/strong> and Kentron Poitier<\/a><\/strong> are definitely going to be big for us,\u201d Knight said.<\/p>\n

That would definitely be a significant development. <\/p>\n

Spann is a tremendous athlete at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds with exceptional speed, but he has yet to break through as a receiver. The former Illinois quarterback has nine receptions during his two years at Florida State. <\/p>\n

Poitier has had great moments at practice and has earned a great deal of playing time. But after catching a career-high 14 passes in 2022, he grabbed just six catches last fall while dealing with an injury.<\/p>\n

Knight believes Florida State will get a boost from its impressive group of freshman receivers as well. He was especially high on four-star freshman Lawayne McCoy<\/a><\/strong>, who made a big impression with an impressive month of spring practice.<\/p>\n

And Knight raved about Elijah Moore<\/a><\/strong>, another four-star freshmen who arrived this summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s definitely a big guy,\u201d Knight said of Moore. \u201cHe\u2019s like 6-5. I\u2019m only like 6-1, 6-foot. So he\u2019s definitely challenging me a lot. It makes me use my technique a lot more because I know I have to be more patient with him. I have to use my hands against him. And he\u2019s also definitely a strong receiver, and he has strong hands. So you\u2019ve really got to try to play through the ball and you\u2019ve really got to fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been good going up against him. I feel like we\u2019re definitely giving each other work, we\u2019re making each other better.\u201d <\/p>\n

Florida State is expected to open preseason practice on July 24, although that date is not yet official.<\/p>\n

Florida State receivers Hykeem Williams (8), Kentron Poitier (1) and Deuce Spann (5) prepare for a spring practice. (Gene Williams\/Warchant)<\/p>\n

Talk about this story with other die-hard Florida State football fans on the Tribal Council.<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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