Another Veteran Offensive Lineman Returns To Florida State Seminoles Football

Florida State is taking the necessary steps toward fortifying its roster for next season. On the first day of the new year, the Seminoles have already announced that multiple players who played large roles in 2023 will be back for another run.

On Monday afternoon, the movement continued as redshirt senior offensive tackle Robert Scott declared that he was returning to Tallahassee for his final season of collegiate eligibility. Scott joins redshirt senior Darius Washington, redshirt senior Keiondre Jones, and redshirt senior Maurice Smith as experienced veterans who will be relied on upfront.

The Arkansas native is coming off an injury-plagued campaign that limited him to just 191 snaps in seven appearances. He entered the Orange Bowl off the bench at left tackle after Washington was injured in the second quarter and recorded 39 snaps, his second-most of the entire season. 

Scott has been an important cog along the offensive line throughout his four years in Tallahassee. He's appeared in 37 games, with 30 starts, shifting between both tackle positions. Scott graded out as the second-highest offensive lineman on FSU's roster who played at least 100 snaps this past season.

If he can get healthy, the Seminoles have a chance to be formidable up front. Scott was a Second-Team All-ACC selection and a recipient of the Don Powell Award in 2022. FSU named him its Co-Freshman Offensive Player of the Year in 2020.