FSU Football Reveals Early Returner Options for 2026

Seminoles have several young playmakers emerging on special teams this spring

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:13pm

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The Florida State Seminoles are evaluating several intriguing options at punt and kick returner this spring, with freshmen Jasen Lopez and Devin Carter emerging as top punt return candidates, and running back Samuel Singleton and wide receiver Micahi Danzy standing out at kick returner. Special teams coordinator Adam Scheier has praised the young players' natural abilities and potential to make an impact on special teams.

Why it matters

Improving the return game was a priority for Florida State after the unit underperformed last season. The Seminoles are hoping the infusion of young, explosive talent can turn the return game into a weapon and provide a boost to the offense and field position.

The details

Scheier highlighted freshman wide receiver Jasen Lopez as a 'natural and savvy punt catcher' with 'confidence that goes beyond the years of a true freshman.' Freshman Devin Carter is also getting reps at punt returner. At kick returner, Scheier expressed confidence in the speed and vision of running back Samuel Singleton and wide receiver Micahi Danzy. The Seminoles will continue to evaluate the return options during their second spring scrimmage on April 4 as they finalize the depth chart heading into the summer.

  • The Florida State Seminoles will hold their second spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • The Seminoles will wrap up their final six practices of the spring before summer workouts begin.

The players

Adam Scheier

Florida State's special teams coordinator, who has guided four special teams units to top-10 efficiency rankings over the past 13 years and whose groups have scored nine touchdowns in the last six seasons.

Jasen Lopez

A freshman wide receiver who Scheier described as a 'natural and savvy punt catcher' with 'confidence that goes beyond the years of a true freshman.'

Devin Carter

A freshman who is also getting reps at punt returner for the Seminoles this spring.

Samuel Singleton

A running back who Scheier said has 'elite vision and change-of-direction' and is a top kick return option for Florida State.

Micahi Danzy

A wide receiver who Scheier praised for his 'world-class speed' and is also in the mix at kick returner for the Seminoles.

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What they’re saying

“He's probably as natural and as savvy and as calm a punt catcher and ball catcher as a wide receiver that I've been around in a long time. He's got some savvy, some feel, and some confidence that I think go beyond the years of a true freshman. So, I'm excited for him, and I'm going to continue to work with him and see how that develops. But he certainly has made an impression on me.”

— Adam Scheier, Florida State Special Teams Coordinator

“Between Sam Singleton and Danzy, I feel really good about our returners. Singleton's got elite vision and change-of-direction, and Danzy's got world-class speed. I think the guys that we have in front blocking for them are bought in, are tough, are physical, and can make that a real weapon for us.”

— Adam Scheier, Florida State Special Teams Coordinator

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