The Florida State football team on Saturday confirmed the signing of former FIU offensive tackle Devontay Taylor, who will be joining the Seminoles in 2020 as a graduate transfer.

Taylor announced his decision exactly one week ago.

Here is Saturday's release from FSU:

Florida State has added Devontay Taylor, a graduate transfer offensive lineman from Florida International. Below is a quote from head coach Mike Norvell, as well as Taylor’s bio. FSU has added 20 newcomers for the 2020 season.

Mike Norvell Statement

“We are excited about the addition of Devontay Taylor into the Seminole family. Devontay is a recent college graduate and will provide us a talented playmaker to the offensive line position group. He has played in 32 games throughout his collegiate career after originally signing as a 240-pound defensive lineman. Devontay will be immediately eligible and will provide great competition on the offensive front. We are looking forward to having him as part of the program.”

Devontay Taylor | OL | 6-4 | 305 | Trinity, Fla. | Mitchell High School/FIU

Appeared in 32 games with 16 starts at Florida International…earned honorable mention All-Conference USA recognition in 2019 after helping FIU rank sixth nationally in fewest sacks allowed with 1.08 per game…started all 13 games, helping lead Panthers to six wins and Camellia Bowl appearance…started at right tackle and blocked as FIU allowed zero sacks and averaged 4.7 yards per rush in 30-24 win vs. Miami…in 2018 was part of offensive line that allowed only eight sacks, fewest in program history and NCAA’s third-lowest total, while leading Panthers to program-record nine wins…helped block for Conference USA’s top offense in points per game, total touchdowns, third-down conversion percentage and fourth-down conversion percentage…named to 2018 Conference USA Academic Honor Roll…appeared in seven games with three starts as redshirt freshman…was first-team All-Pasco County lineman at Mitchell…helped lead Mustangs to 9-2 record and 6A state playoffs…also played basketball.

The Florida State football team picked up a welcomed addition for its offensive line on Saturday as FIU graduate transfer Devontay Taylor announced he will be joining the Seminoles in 2020.

Taylor, who originally hails from Odessa, Fla., started at right tackle this season for the Panthers. He started every game this season and has played in 25 of FIU's last 26 games.

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The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder announced that he will be transferring for his senior season. He will be eligible to play immediately at FSU as a graduate transfer.

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Taylor becomes the second Division-I transfer of the day to announce he's heading to Florida State. Former Texas A&M running back Jashaun Corbin committed to the Seminoles earlier on Saturday.

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