Eight former members of the Florida State football team formally received invites to the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine, the league announced Wednesday.
Running back Dalvin Cook, FSU’s all-time leading rusher, and defensive end DeMarcus Walker, who finished second in the nation with 16 sacks last season, headline the group of Seminoles.
Left tackle Roderick Johnson, fullback Freddie Stevenson, cornerback Marquez White, and receivers Travis Rudolph, Kermit Whitfield and Bobo Wilson will also attempt to raise their draft stock during the combine from Feb. 28-March 6 in Indianapolis.
Cook, who decided to leave after his junior season with Johnson and Rudolph, is widely considered as a first-round prospect as one of the top running backs in a loaded class.
“If everything checks out, he could become a rookie of the year candidate right away,” NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein wrote of Cook.
Florida State freshman forward Jonathan Isaac speaks after the Seminoles’ win over NC State on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2016.
Florida State freshman forward Jonathan Isaac speaks after the Seminoles’ win over NC State on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2016.
Florida State freshman forward Jonathan Isaac speaks after the Seminoles’ win over NC State on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2016.
Florida State freshman forward Jonathan Isaac speaks after the Seminoles’ win over NC State on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2016.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton talks about NC State standout guard Dennis Smith Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, a day before both teams play at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton talks about NC State standout guard Dennis Smith Jr. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, a day before both teams play at the Donald L. Tucker Center in Tallahassee.
Florida State guard Dwayne Bacon speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State guard Dwayne Bacon speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton speaks to media after a 109-61 win over Clemson on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017.
FSU came out on top while UCF turned in a solid effort. Florida rallied and USF made a huge comback from the bottom of the ladder.
FSU came out on top while UCF turned in a solid effort. Florida rallied and USF made a huge comback from the bottom of the ladder.
The rest of the Seminoles could hear their names called during later rounds of the draft on April 27-29 in Philadelphia.
Florida State will host its annual pro day event on campus March 28.
The Seminoles have had 31 players drafted since 2013, including a modern-NFL record 29 draft picks from 2013-15, highlighted by players like Jameis Winston, Devonta Freeman, Jalen Ramsey, Telvin Smith, Xavier Rhodes and Roberto Aguayo.
The current crop of Seminoles will begin spring practice on March 6 with the 2017 Garnet and Gold spring game in Doak Campbell Stadium on April 8.
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