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Florida State Football: 5 breakout candidates during 2017 spring game

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Giorgio Newberry (4) warms up with defensive end Josh Sweat (9) before the game against the South Florida Bulls at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Giorgio Newberry (4) warms up with defensive end Josh Sweat (9) before the game against the South Florida Bulls at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Nyqwan Murray (80) reacts after making a touchdown in front of Michigan Wolverines safety Dymonte Thomas (25) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Nyqwan Murray (80) reacts after making a touchdown in front of Michigan Wolverines safety Dymonte Thomas (25) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Nyqwan Murray returns this spring as the most experienced receiving target. With wide receiver Travis Rudolph off to the NFL Draft, its up to Murray to make plays this spring.

Murray caught 27 passes for 441 receiving yards and five touchdowns a season ago. He appeared in nine games for the Seminoles in 2016 and showed steady improvement as the season progressed. He had six catches for 96 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Clemson Tigers in Week Four.

His improvement culminated with a two-catch, 104 receiving yard performance with two receiving touchdowns in Florida State’s 33-32 Orange Bowl victory over the Michigan Wolverines. He caught a 92-yard touchdown and the 12-yard game-winning touchdown from quarterback Deondre Francois, becoming the unsung hero for the Seminoles’ offense.

This spring, Murray has an opportunity to crack the starting lineup. With a few playmakers to replace, coaches are hoping he can pick up where he left off in the Florida State Seminoles’ bowl victory.

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