There was some unknown disconnect a year ago between perception and reality with regard to the Florida State defensive line unit.
It was expected by NFL scouts, coaches and media members to be a position group loaded with future NFL talent even after losing a pair of defensive linemen taken in the top two rounds of the NFL Draft months prior.
The harsh reality, though, was the sum of the defensive line parts didn't remotely add to what was expected. FSU ranked outside the top 50 nationally in sacks (27, 56th) and tackles for loss (74, 51st).