Versatile FSU DB whose 2026 impact was derailed by injury
Karson Hobbs entered Florida State as a promising transfer with real flexibility in the secondary, bringing size, athleticism, and the kind of two-year college résumé that suggested immediate competition for snaps in 2026. In his two seasons at Notre Dame, he appeared in 16 games with one start, logged 7 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass breakup, and coaches viewed him as a versatile piece who could play nickel or safety. The catch: he suffered a torn ACL in August 2026 and is out for the season, so the buy-in is more about long-term upside than immediate help.
