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Published Jan 10, 2024

Linebacker DJ Lundy confirms he is returning to FSU for 2024

Bob Ferrante • TheOsceola

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Linebacker DJ Lundy is returning to Florida State for the 2024 season after he previously entered the transfer portal. His decision strengthens a linebacker corps that loses Kalen DeLoach and Tatum Bethune, who are out of eligibility.

Lundy had entered the transfer portal on Dec. 13 and committed to Colorado on Dec. 25. But he reversed course on Wednesday, confirming to the Osceola and other news outlets that he would be back in Tallahassee before putting out a graphic on his social media.

"FOREVER a FSU Seminole, appreciation to all the schools who reached out but this is where I'm destined to be," Lundy posted. "START to FINISH with the teammates and coaches I LOVE #NoleBlooded #KeepCLIMBing."

Lundy has 183 career tackles, including 54 last fall. He has played in 44 career games since 2020. Lundy also has three career rushing touchdowns and one touchdowns.

FSU has a few linebackers who have developed in the last year, notably Omar Graham Jr. Blake Nichelson and Justin Cryer also earned some significant playing time in 2023 as true freshmen.

Later in the day, Mike Norvell discussed Lundy's decision to return to FSU during a teleconference with the media for the Bear Bryant Award in Houston.

"We’re excited about DJ being a part of our program here moving forward," Norvell said. "It is a different age in college athletics. I love DJ, have spent four years with him and watched him grow on and off the field, what he’s all about. As he got a chance to explore options and see things that are out there, sometimes it helps grow the appreciation for where you are and who you get to do it with.

"We’re excited about him and all of the guys that are on our team. In today’s age, everybody’s got a decision to make. And I think we’re putting together a wonderful team. It’s going to be a fun team to coach and it’s going to be a great experience for those guys to be able to do it together."

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