Poll: Who is Florida State football's most important player in 2026

Florida State football enters the 2026 season with improvement at the forefront of the program's needs list.

It's been over two seasons since the Seminoles last won a game on the road, and an ACC record of 3-13 that pairs with an overall record of 7-17 hasn't inspired hopes of a playoff run in Tallahassee. Changes were made in the offseason, with 57 new faces on the roster, and new coaches and front office staff, including the recent hire of former Texas head coach Tom Herman.

So who are the important faces on the roster? Duce Robinson is the obvious choice after he returned to Tallahassee for his final season of college football, but players like Mandrell Desir and Ousmane Kromah also come back looking to build on promising freshman seasons.

Could Auburn transfer Ashton Daniels provide the stability at quarterback that the program needs? What about impact defensive transfers Chris Jones and Rylan Kennedy? It's a tall ask to answer this question, but we want to hear from you.

Vote below in the Tallahassee Democrat's fan poll about who is the most important player for FSU football in 2026.

Voting will close Tuesday, July 28 at noon.

Vote: Which player is the most important for FSU football in 2026

Florida State football schedule 2026

• vs. New Mexico State | Aug. 29
• vs. SMU* | Sept. 7
• Bye
• at Alabama | Sept. 19
• vs. Central Arkansas | Sept. 26
• vs. Virginia* | Oct. 3
• at Louisville* | Oct. 9
• at Miami* | Oct. 17
• Bye
• vs. Clemson* | Oct. 31
• at Boston College* | Nov. 7
• at Pittsburgh* | Nov. 13
• vs. NC State* | Nov. 21
• vs. Florida | Nov. 27

Liam Rooney covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @__liamrooney.

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