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Noles in the Pros: A look at the 20 former Florida State football players in the NFL

Ehsan Kassim, Tallahassee Democrat
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The 2023 NFL season kicks off Thursday with the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. (Broadcast: NBC).

According to a press release from the Atlantic Coast Conference, there are 283 former conference players listed on NFL rosters entering Week 1 of the season. Clemson leads the way with 42 players.

Florida State football - which began its season with a romping of LSU last Sunday - has 20 players across 14 NFL franchises listed on their roster - either active or practice squad.

The Carolina Panthers lead the way with the former Seminoles on their squad, while the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles each have two players.

Derrick Nnadi, who is on the Kansas City Chiefs, is the only former FSU player in Thursday's opener.

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Baltimore Ravens (1)

Ronald Darby, Florida State, DB

Week 1 game: vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m. Sunday

Carolina Panthers (3)

Brian Burns, Florida State, DE

Jashaun Corbin, Florida State (PS), RB

Jammie Robinson, Florida State, DB

Week 1 game: at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. Sunday

Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson (10) leaps in front of his opponent to try to intercept the ball. The Florida State Seminoles hosted the Duquesne Dukes at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.
Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson (10) leaps in front of his opponent to try to intercept the ball. The Florida State Seminoles hosted the Duquesne Dukes at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022.

Chicago Bears (1)

DeMarcus Walker, Florida State, DE

Week 1 game: vs. Green Bay Packers, 4:25 p.m. Sunday

Cleveland Browns (1)

Dustin Hopkins, Florida State, PK

Week 1 game: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs (1)

Derrick Nnadi, Florida State, DT

Week 1 game: vs. Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders (1)

Janarius Robinson, Florida State (PS), DE

Week 1 game: at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers (2)

Derwin James, Jr, Florida State, DB

Asante Samuel Jr., Florida State, DB

Week 1 game: vs. Miami Dolphins, 4:25 p.m. Sunday

Los Angeles Rams (2)

Florida State running back Cam Akers (3) runs against Duke in 2017.
Florida State running back Cam Akers (3) runs against Duke in 2017.

Cam Akers, Florida State, RB

Keir Thomas, Florida State (PS), OLB

Week 1 game: at Seattle Seahawks, 4:25 p.m. Sunday

Miami Dolphins (1)

Jalen Ramsey, Florida State (IR), DB

Week 1 game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. Sunday

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a touchdown reception against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) in the third quarter of Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a touchdown reception against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) in the third quarter of Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints (1)

Jameis Winston, Florida State, QB

Week 1 game: vs, Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. Sunday

New York Giants (1)

Graham Gano, Florida State, PK

Week 1 game: vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8:20 p.m. Sunday

New York Jets (2)

Dalvin Cook, Florida State

Jermaine Johnson, Florida State

Week 1 game: vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:15 p.m. Monday

Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks (64) blocks Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)
Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks (64) blocks Florida State defensive end Jermaine Johnson II (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Philadelphia Eagles (2)

Roderick Johnson, Florida State (IR)

Josh Sweat, Florida State

Week 1 game: at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. Sunday

Seattle Seahawks (1)

Mario Edwards, Jr., Florida State

Week 1 game: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. Sunday

Florida State defensive linemen Eddie Goldman (90) and Mario Edwards Jr. (15) are both headed to the NFL after their junior seasons with the Seminoles.
Florida State defensive linemen Eddie Goldman (90) and Mario Edwards Jr. (15) are both headed to the NFL after their junior seasons with the Seminoles.

GAME INFORMATION

Who: AP No. 4 FSU (1-0) vs. Southern Mississippi (1-0)

When/where: Saturday, Sept. 9, 8:30 p.m.; Doak Campbell Stadium.

TV/Radio: ACC Network/94.9 FM

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