Florida State added their first wide receiver of the 2021 recruiting class in Joshua Burrell on Friday night. The Blythewood, S.C. playmaker took a few minutes to break down his commitment to the Seminoles.
IN HIS OWN WORDS...
“I just knew it was the right fit,” Burrell said. “They checked all the boxes and continue to make me feel like a priority
“Coach Norvell, coach Dillingham, and coach Dugans really made me feel important,” he said. “The whole staff in fact. They would FaceTime me as a staff one or two times a week when I first got the offer. I’ve played Madden games with some coaches. Their message to me was just how important the little things were, on and off the field. I went for a visit on March 7th and could tell they meant that. Just how real they were meant a lot. Out of all the other prospects, the coaches spent the day with me and my family.
“They see me as a versatile playmaker who do it all in the offense,” said Burrell. “With my physical maturity, they plan on throwing me in the fire.”
RIVALS' REACTION...
Burrell is a nice pickup for Florida State. He'll serve as more of a possession receiver for the Noles because he doesn't have outstanding speed. Burrell does a great job running crisp routes and using his short area quickness. That's how he's able to create separation between him and the defensive back covering him. Burrell is definitely a receiver with yards after the catch potential because he is big and strong. Defenders have a hard time bringing him down in the open field so if he has a chance to pick up some momentum after the catch it could turn into a big gain. Burrell may not be a headliner at the receiver position but he's a reliable target that will get the job done in key situations.
