Top 10 NFL players from Florida State in 2022

#3. Dalvin Cook, RB, Minnesota Vikings

Dalvin Cook - Capitol One Orange Bowl - Florida State v Michigan

Dalvin Cook has been a star ever since he arrived in the NFL. He broke the Minnesota Vikings' record for the most rushing yards from a rookie and has never looked back. In three of the six seasons he has spent with the Vikings, Cook has rushed for over 1,120 yards.

His 2020 season was outstanding as he scored 16 touchdowns and ran for 1,557 yards. He is already on pace to match that return after six games in this campaign. He has 450 yards and four touchdowns. He is carrying a Vikings offense that arguably doesn’t have a star quarterback.

#4. Rodney Hudson, C, Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals C Rodney Hudson

Longevity has kept Rodney Hudson at the top of the NFL for years. In the past, he would have ranked even higher, but age has caught up with him. After a splendid career split between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs, Hudson is now closing out his professional life with the Arizona Cardinals. He is still hugely impressive at the center position.

Hudson is a three-time Pro Bowler. Since 2016, he has been on the field for 100% of offensive snaps in all but three seasons. In an NFL career that began in 2011, Hudson has allowed just 8.25 sacks, averaging out at 0.7 sacks per season, which is tremendous.

#5. Jameis Winston, QB, New Orleans Saints

Jameis Winston - Rose Bowl - Oregon v Florida State

Jameis Winston was selected first-overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after his staggeringly impressive Florida State career. While there have been moments of pure genius, Winston hasn’t quite hit his potential just yet. The problem, for the most part, has been interceptions, but nobody can question his ability to throw the ball down the field.

He holds the Bucs’ franchise record for passing yards in a season with 5,109 and touchdown passes in a single season with 33. Only seven quarterbacks had thrown for over 5,000 yards in a single season before Winston hit the milestone in 2019, and he led the league that year.

A fresh start in Louisiana has been just what the doctor ordered for Winston as he is the starting QB there, but fitness has been a problem. He has already thrown for 858 yards in three starts this season, but a back injury is limiting his time on the field for the New Orleans Saints.