All-22 Film Breakdown: Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels

Warchant lead football analyst Dominic Robinson breaks down Daniels' game tape from his time at Auburn.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Florida State has brought in former Auburn and Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels as its top transfer signal-caller for the 2026 season. Warchant lead football analyst Dominic Robinson breaks down Daniels' game tape from his time at Auburn, highlighting his throw-first mentality, ability to use the middle of the field, and other strengths and weaknesses in his game.

Why it matters

Daniels' addition to the Florida State roster is expected to significantly impact the Seminoles' offense in 2026, as he brings a different skillset than the team's previous starting quarterback. Understanding Daniels' strengths and weaknesses from his film at Auburn will help Florida State coaches and fans anticipate how he might perform in Tallahassee.

The details

In the film breakdown, Robinson notes that while Daniels can run, he often employs a throw-first mentality, looking downfield when he decides to use his legs. One aspect of Daniels' game that should differentiate the 2026 Florida State offense is his use of the middle of the field, which the team lacked in 2025. The breakdown also covers Daniels' footwork and mechanics as he scans the field, as well as some of the top concerns and holes in his game.

  • The film breakdown was published on February 19, 2026.

The players

Ashton Daniels

A former quarterback at Auburn and Stanford who has transferred to Florida State for the 2026 season.

Dominic Robinson

The lead football analyst for Warchant, who provided the in-depth film breakdown of Daniels' game.

Tommy Castellanos

The previous starting quarterback for Florida State, whose playing style differs from Daniels'.

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What they’re saying

“He's different than Tommy [Castellanos] in that when he's running, you can see he's looking downfield. He's looking to make throws.”

— Dominic Robinson, Lead Football Analyst, Warchant (on3.com)

“The thing that we really lacked as an offense this past year was guys running in-breaking routes.”

— Dominic Robinson, Lead Football Analyst, Warchant (on3.com)

What’s next

Fans and coaches will be closely watching Daniels' performance during Florida State's spring practices and preseason camp to see how he adapts to the team's offensive system and how he compares to the previous starting quarterback.

The takeaway

Ashton Daniels' addition to the Florida State roster brings a new dynamic to the Seminoles' offense, with his throw-first mentality and ability to utilize the middle of the field. Understanding his strengths and weaknesses from his film at Auburn will help the coaching staff and fans anticipate how he might perform in Tallahassee and how he might impact the team's offensive approach in 2026.