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USC cornerback commit Jalen Ramsey (Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood Academy) took his fifth and final official visit over the weekend, visiting Los Angeles for the Trojans’ big recruiting get-together.

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NoleNation takes a look back at a few recruits who never quite worked out for the Seminoles from recent history:

Jeff Luc: Arriving as the top inside linebacker prospect in the 2010 class, FSU fans had high hopes for Luc's future, but he was just never able to get on the field as much as he should have. Playing time became an issue and rumors of him being unsettled percolated. Eventually they came true, and Luc transferred to Cincinnati and sat out this season. He'll be eligible for 2013 for the Bearcats.

Fred Rouse: As one of the top players in the country from Florida State's backyard at Lincoln High School in 2005, Rouse never really met expectations. He showed flashes early and the talent was never a question. But he was unable to get his off-the-field issues straightened out and transferred to UTEP.

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From the impending quarterback competition to finding replacements for departing juniors, Jimbo Fisher will have his work cut out for him during the next few months as he lays the groundwork for 2013.

With that in mind, we're going to go position-by-position looking at Florida State's strengths and weaknesses as the Seminoles prepare for the start of spring practice.

Last week: Cornerback

Next up: Receivers and Tight Ends

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NoleNation takes a look back at a few recruiting sleepers for the Seminoles from recent history:

Bjoern Werner: Though he was a four-star recruit according to ESPN, he was only the 24th-ranked defensive end in the Class of 2010. What Werner turned into will possibly be the highest draft choice at the position this spring in the NFL draft. Werner, known for his ability to play against the run as well as the pass, has NFL general managers jostling for a shot at him. He''s almost certain be the highest-drafted player from Germany.

Xavier Rhodes: Rhodes, the nation's No. 61 wide receiver prospect in the Class of 2009, didn't even end up at the position once at Florida State. Moved to cornerback, Rhodes enjoyed a nice career for himself as one of the ACC's top cornerbacks thanks to his combination of size and speed. Rhodes recently declared he will forgo his senior season and head to the NFL.

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To gear up for signing day, and beyond, NoleNation takes a look at each Seminoles commitment in the Class of 2013.

Vitals: Defensive lineman DeMarcus Walker, Jacksonville, Fla./Sandalwood, 6-foot-4, 280 pounds

Committed: Jan. 8, 2013

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Na'Ty Rodgers had the feeling he had been waiting for. He knew it was time for him to commit.

The four-star offensive tackle did so after his official visit to South Carolina, choosing the Gamecocks over a host of other schools. He also took official visits to Maryland, Washington and Oklahoma.

"I thought it was time," the 6-foot-4, 285-pound prospect from Pomfret (Md.) McDonough said. "I had the feeling that it was time to do it."

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The University of Georgia only had one official visitor on campus last weekend, but it was a big one. Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia), the No. 5 prospect in the country, was in Athens one week after visiting his other leader, Alabama.

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For so many years, during the height of Bobby Bowden's run of championships and great teams, Florida State recruited at an elite level.

The Seminoles would lure the top prospects, not only from their talent-rich home state but from across the country. Their roster was loaded, as evidenced by the players Florida State sent to the NFL.

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UCF commitment Wilson Bell (Prichard, Ala./M.T. Blount) was at Florida State over the weekend to see his new offer for himself.

The 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive lineman, a player of need for the Seminoles, came away with a good impression.

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ESPN 150 wide receiver Jordan Cunningham (Davie, Fla./University School) resumed his recruitment this week, and the 6-foot-2, 180-pound senior was very impressed with what he saw on his official visit to an SEC program.

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ESPN 150 offensive lineman Austin Golson has been committed to Florida State for almost two years, but he’s still taking his official visits to make sure it’s the right choice. Over the weekend, he took an official visit to an SEC school.

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Davin Bellamy's visit to Tennessee was all about family. That certainly helped the Volunteers.

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Running back Augustus Edwards (Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville) has some thinking to do following an official visit to Florida State.

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George Campbell (Tarpon Springs, Fla./East Lake), a rising star among the ranks of the 2015 class, added yet another feather in his cap on Sunday morning.

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Three-star quarterback John Franklin (Plantation, Fla./South Plantation) had some doubts about his college choice after last weekend.

Following an official visit to Tennessee, Franklin liked what the Volunteers had to offer. On his way to Florida State on Friday, he wasn't sure what to expect.

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