The 2025 NFL Draft has wrapped up, but the action hasn’t completely stopped. Over the past two days, hundreds of undrafted free agents have been signing with teams. With the search for the next hidden gem underway, franchises are leaving no stone unturned.
According to his Instagram, former Florida State center Maurice Smith is among several Seminoles getting an NFL opportunity.
Smith is set to join the Washington Commanders for rookie minicamp in a few weeks.
Smith just completed a six-year career at Florida State, finishing with 52 career starts — the second-most in the program’s history. In 2024, he was the most experienced player on the Seminoles’ roster.
The Florida native is one of only two offensive linemen to start a game for Florida State in six straight seasons. Last year, he started 11 games, earning a 63.0 overall grade across 710 snaps, according to PFF. Notably, he posted a career-best 73.0 pass-blocking grade. Smith also received the Bobby Bowden Leadership Award and the Bill McGrotha Award.
During Florida State’s back-to-back double-digit win seasons in 2022 and 2023, Smith started 24 games and earned honorable mention All-ACC honors both years. He also started in FSU’s 2023 ACC Championship win over Louisville.
At 6-foot-3 and 298 pounds, Smith impressed at Florida State’s Pro Day by bench-pressing 225 pounds 32 times, leading all participants. He also posted a 4.95-second shuttle and a 7.62-second 3-cone drill.
The Commanders are scheduled to hold their rookie minicamp from May 8-11.
Which Former Florida State Players Are On NFL Teams?
RB Trey Benson – Arizona Cardinals
DB Jammie Robinson – Arizona Cardinals
OLB Josh Sweat – Arizona Cardinals
WR Keon Coleman – Buffalo Bills
K Dustin Hopkins – Cleveland Browns
DL Mario Edwards Jr. – Houston Texans
DB Ronald Darby – Houston Texans
DB Jarrian Jones – Jacksonville Jaguars
DL Fabien Lovett Sr. – Kansas City Chiefs
DE Janarius Robinson – Kansas City Chiefs
DB Derwin James Jr. – Los Angeles Chargers
DB Asante Samuel Jr. – Los Angeles Chargers *free agent
DL Braden Fiske – Los Angeles Rams
OLB Keir Thomas – Los Angeles Rams
OLB Jared Verse – Los Angeles Rams
DB Jalen Ramsey – Miami Dolphins
RB Cam Akers – Minnesota Vikings *free agent
TE Jaheim Bell – New England Patriots
DL Joshua Farmer – New England Patriots
OLB Brian Burns – New York Giants
K Graham Gano – New York Giants
QB Jameis Winston – New York Giants
OLB Jermaine Johnson – New York Jets
DL Derrick Nnadi – New York Jets
DB Azareye’h Thomas – New York Jets
QB Jordan Travis – New York Jets
WR Ontaria Wilson – New York Jets
WR Johnny Wilson – Philadelphia Eagles
LB Tatum Bethune – San Francisco 49ers
DB Renardo Green – San Francisco 49ers
DL Eddie Goldman – Washington Commanders
OL Bobby Hart – Washington Commanders
