When the history books are written about what FSU football has done in the recruiting world over the years, it will have many different chapters devoted to different areas of the Sunshine State. There has been success throughout the panhandle and Jacksonville, a moderate amount in the Orlando area and better success than most in South Florida even when the Miami Hurricanes were relevant.
One area that has always seemed to be a crap shoot has been the Tampa Bay area. Yes, over their history the Seminoles have been able to pick or choose a few players that have been successes – from Gary Huff to William Floyd to James Wilder Jr.