Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell received some positive news on Friday night with the commitment of Deamontae Diggs, a transfer edge rusher from Coastal Carolina. After an official visit to campus, the 6-foot-5, 260-pound Diggs decided to join the Seminoles. In the 2024 season at Coastal Carolina, Diggs totaled 34 tackles, 18 pressures, 6.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two pass deflections over 13 games.
BREAKING: Coastal Carolina transfer EDGE Deamontae Diggs has Committed to Florida State, he tells @on3sports
The 6’5 260 EDGE totaled 34 Tackles, 5 Sacks, & 2 PD this season
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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 3, 2025
According to Pro Football Focus, Deamontae Diggs earned a defensive grade of 62.6 and a run defense mark of 66.4. The 247Sports transfer portal rankings have him listed as the No. 292 overall prospect and the No. 26 defensive lineman. Before transferring to Coastal Carolina, Diggs spent four seasons at Youngstown State, primarily serving in a reserve role.
In an effort to strengthen their pass rush, Florida State has also added Deante McCray and James Williams this offseason. With these additions, the Seminoles now boast the No. 7 ranked transfer class and the top-rated class in the ACC.
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