Florida State Introduces Four Newcomers with Immediate Impact Potential
TALLAHASSEE - Florida State’s offseason momentum kept rolling today as the Seminoles introduced four new faces to the program: defensive back Ma’Khi Jones, defensive lineman Rylan Kennedy, wide receiver EJ White, and running back Tre Wisner. And make no mistake - this isn’t just a group of depth pieces. These are players expected to make noise right away.
Let’s start with the headliner: Tre Wisner. The Texas transfer didn’t just log time in Austin - he produced.
Over 1,000 rushing yards in 2024 as a two-year starter for the Longhorns tells you all you need to know. He’s not just joining the running back room at FSU - he’s stepping into the RB1 role.
Wisner brings a blend of vision, burst, and experience that should immediately boost Florida State’s ground game. With his SEC-level pedigree and proven production, he’s the kind of plug-and-play back who can anchor an offense.
In the secondary, Ma’Khi Jones arrives from Duke after a standout freshman campaign. He’s already in the mix for a starting safety spot, and it’s easy to see why.
Jones plays with instincts beyond his years and isn’t afraid to come downhill and lay the wood. He’ll bring versatility to the back end of FSU’s defense - a unit that’s looking to reload, not rebuild.
Up front, Rylan Kennedy adds some juice to the pass rush. The Texas A&M transfer has been labeled a pass-rush specialist, but Florida State is betting on his upside as a complete defensive lineman.
He’s got the raw tools - length, motor, and quickness off the edge - and now it’s about refining his technique and unlocking that next level. If he puts it all together, Kennedy could be a difference-maker in the trenches.
Then there’s EJ White, the lone high school signee in the group - and he’s no afterthought. A four-star athlete out of Vero Beach High and a Top 20 national prospect in the 2026 class, White is the kind of explosive, multi-position talent that coaches love to mold early. Whether he lines up outside or in the slot, he brings speed and playmaking ability to a wide receiver room that’s looking for its next breakout star.
Florida State’s staff clearly targeted players who can contribute right away - and this group fits that mold. From a feature back with Power Five production to a young safety with starting potential, a high-upside edge rusher, and a blue-chip athlete, the Seminoles aren’t just adding bodies - they’re adding difference-makers.
Video interviews with all four players are available below.