DISCUSSION: Who do you believe will become the most impactful piece on the defensive side of the football for the Florida State Seminoles in 2024? Personally, I would select redshirt junior defensive end Patrick Payton. Fans understand that the productive Jared Verse is off to the NFL. However, the Seminoles have plenty of talented pass rushers at their disposal. Florida State was able to land Georgia’s Marvin Jones Jr. via the transfer portal. However, Payton has continued to get better and better as a former Class of 2021 four-star prospect that the Seminoles have put in the time and effort to properly developed. The Miami (FL) native has had a successful career thus far in Tallahassee where he has accumulated 75 total tackles (20.5 for loss) and 12 sacks. Let’s not forget about the 13 pass deflections (10 last season). Payton is someone who has continued to emphasize the importance of getting 1% better each and every day and battling through high levels of adversity. I cannot wa...