FSU Football 2016 NFL Draft Tracker, Analysis and Results

The Florida State Seminoles are projected to have roughly four to five players selected in this week's NFL draft, headlined by projected first-round pick Jalen Ramsey.

This piece will track each and every Seminoles star who hears his name called to take his talents to Sundays, analyzing how he fits into the NFL, as well as who his replacement will be back at FSU.

Stay plugged into this tracker as the NFL draft is upon us.  

Note: All draft projections are based on Matt Miller's NFL Draft 400 series unless otherwise noted. 

Jalen Ramsey, CB

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Drafted: First round, Fifth overall to Jacksonville

Height: 6'1"

Weight: 209 lbs

Analysis: Rated by Matt Miller as the best cornerback available in this year's draft, Ramsey is nearly a can't-miss prospect who will likely be selected in the top 10. He's fluctuated between safety and corner during his time at FSU, proving his versatility and adaptability. Ramsey has tremendous ball instincts, despite hauling in just three interceptions during his career. He's a shutdown secondary member who will likely blossom into a star once he finds a true position in the league.

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Ramsey at fifth, bolstering a secondary that gave up the fourth-most passing yards (4,291) in the NFL last year. The Jaguars also signed free agent Prince Amukamara to its secondary, so expect Jacksonville to take an immediate jump in production when it comes to defending the aerial attack. 

Replacement: With Ramsey's versatility comes an even bigger hole to fill in the secondary for the Seminoles. Sophomore corners Tarvarus McFadden and Marcus Lewis will likely platoon on the edge, but replacing Ramsey's swagger is another task. According to Brendan Sonnone of the Orlando Sentinel, that mission is being taken on by safety Derwin James, who is FSU's new "trash talker." 

Roberto Aguayo, K

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Drafted: Second round, 28th pick, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 207 lbs

Analysis: One of college football's most accomplished kickers of all time, this three-time All-American could well be selected as high as the second round. At the very least, Aguayo should go in the top four rounds, barring a slip. He was 69-of-78 on career field-goal attempts, including a perfect 49-of-49 on tries inside the 40-yard line. That's consistency that NFL scouts are willing to burn a draft pick, even an early draft pick, on. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went out on an even bigger limb than expected, scooping up Aguayo late in the second round. Last year the Bucs made just 72 percent of their field goal tries between Connor Barth and Kyle Brindza, so Tampa may have very well fixed a key issue with this pick. 

Replacement: Nike may save some green this year as it may not even have to print a new jersey for a Florida State kicker in 2016. Robert's younger brother, Ricky, is slated to take over for Roberto. Ricky made both field-goal tries, both from 40-plus yards out, in the spring game and appears to be well on his way to being a fine replacement. 

Niles Lawrence-Stample, DT

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Height: 6'1"

Weight: 320 lbs

Analysis: Lawrence-Stample is a proven force up the middle, earning First Team All-ACC honors in 2015 at the nose tackle position. An injury to his pectoral in 2014 and his lack of utility in a 4-3 system are the biggest knocks on Lawrence-Stample. However, he still has the size to fit into a 3-4 system, and any team utilizing that base defense could find a steal in the mid-to-late rounds. 

Replacement: Per the Orlando Sentinel, Demarcus Christmas and Derrick Nnadi are expected to replace Lawrence-Stample, along with. Both provide massive frames that can swallow up blockers. Florida State held rushers to nearly one yard less per carry in 2015 than in 2014, so that type of production will be vital in 2016. 

Terrance Smith, LB

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Height: 6'3"

Weight: 235 lbs

Analysis: While injuries that caused him to miss games in 2013, 2014 and 2015 are a nagging concern for Smith, his natural instincts should earn him a chance to be selected. If he can add some muscle and weight to his shoulders and overall frame, that could help prevent some of those injury issues. Smith has a great ability to slip in between blockers to blow up the pocket up the middle while also not losing assignments in the secondary. 

Replacement: As Brendan Sonnone writes, replacing Smith and finding depth is "worrisome," to say the least, for the Seminoles. Ro'Derrick Hoskins, who filled in for Smith last year when the latter went down with an ankle sprain, has emerged as the leader of the linebacker corps and will likely be asked to be Smith's prophetical replacement. Hoskins had an interception and seven tackles in the spring game, so he seems to be adjusting to his newfound role.