Florida State has managed to keep most of its young talent intact despite the ever-spinning carousel of the transfer portal. But that streak took a hit today.
Freshman wide receiver Jayvan Boggs, a player who made an early splash in Tallahassee, has officially entered the portal, according to multiple reports. It’s a notable departure - not just because of Boggs’ potential, but because of how quickly he earned the coaching staff’s trust in a deep receiver room.
Boggs arrived at Florida State with plenty of buzz, and he didn’t waste time living up to it. He became the first true freshman to start a season opener at wide receiver for the Seminoles since 1992 - a stat that speaks volumes about how highly the staff regarded his readiness and upside.
He played in eight games this season, starting four, and despite battling through injuries, he still managed to make his presence felt. His final stat line: nine catches, 103 yards, and a touchdown.
But numbers only tell part of the story. Boggs also showed resilience, both physically and mentally.
After collapsing following the NC State game, he bounced back and continued to contribute. That kind of toughness doesn’t always show up in the box score, but it absolutely matters in the locker room and on the field.
His most productive outing came against the Wolfpack, where he hauled in four passes for 56 yards, including a career-long 31-yard reception. He also added a two-point conversion in that game - FSU’s third of the season.
Earlier in the year, he recorded his first career touchdown on a three-yard grab against East Texas A&M, and had a solid showing with three catches for 30 yards versus Kent State. He also saw action against Stanford, Virginia Tech, and Florida.
When you look at Boggs’ high school resume, his early success at the college level makes a lot of sense. He was a four-star recruit out of Cocoa High School, where he put up video game numbers.
His senior year alone featured 99 receptions for 2,133 yards and 24 touchdowns - production that helped lead Cocoa to a 2A state title and earned him MaxPreps first-team All-American honors. He also set a Florida single-game record with 378 receiving yards in the state semifinals against Cardinal Newman.
That kind of performance earned him the 2023 Florida Dairy Farmers Mr. Football award, capping off a high school career that included multiple state championships and more than 4,000 receiving yards.
Boggs picked Florida State over offers from UCF, Ohio State, Florida, and others. Now, he’ll be looking for a new home - and wherever he lands, he brings a mix of polish, production, and potential that makes him one of the more intriguing young receivers in the portal.
For Florida State, it’s a tough loss. Boggs wasn’t just a promising recruit - he was already contributing and had the kind of trajectory that suggested he could become a key piece in the offense.
But in today’s college football landscape, roster turnover is part of the game. The Seminoles have done well to retain most of their young core, but Boggs’ departure is a reminder that even the most stable programs can’t hold on to everyone.
As for Boggs, he’s got the tools to make an impact wherever he goes next. He’s already shown he can compete at the Power Five level. Now it’s just a matter of finding the right fit - and continuing to build on the flashes he showed in his first year in garnet and gold.