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USA Today
06-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 21, Florida State DT Joshua Farmer
Unpacking Future Packers: No. 21, Florida State DT Joshua Farmer The Unpacking Future Packers Countdown is a countdown of 100 prospects who the Green Bay Packers could select in the 2025 NFL draft. A strength of the 2025 NFL Draft is the defensive tackle position, which is a position the Green Bay Packers could use multiple picks on at the end of the month. Kenny Clark is coming off the worst season of his career and is entering his 10th year in the league. His play in 2024 could just be a blip on the radar, or it could be a sign that a decline is coming. Devonte Wyatt may or may not have his fifth-year option picked up, and even if it's picked up, will the Packers go beyond that and give him a second contract? Karl Brooks has shown he can be a valuable member of the rotation. As the Packers look to bolster the interior of their defensive line, a potential target could be Joshua Farmer. The Florida State defensive tackle checks in at No. 21 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown. A four-star recruit, Farmer recorded six tackles for loss and two sacks during his sophomore season in 2022. The following season he recorded seven tackles for loss and five sacks. This past season, the Florida native recorded eight tackles for loss and four sacks. Farmer has a powerful frame and is strong at the point of attack. While he's not going to take up a ton of space due to his mass (305 pounds) he controls his gap. With his long arms (35 inches) and physical hands, he can stack and detach with ease. With his length and strength, he can rag-doll offensive linemen. He has the lateral quickness to attack gaps and stays balanced through contact. He has a wide tackle radius and is able to lasso ball carriers to the ground. Farmer has adequate initial quickness off the snap. If he gets under the pads of the offensive lineman, he can walk them back into the quarterback's lap with his bull rush. Along with his powerful frame, he has some juice in his lower half and recorded 46 pressures over the past two seasons. "He has some pass rush juice as an explosive player on the interior," Zach Blostein, a Florida State insider for Noles247, said. "I wouldn't describe his get-off as what stands out, it's more his power and tenacity that has him winning one-on-ones and getting into the backfield. He has adequate athleticism to make plays once he has created pressure. He may not have plus height but his length is impressive and it helps him in his ability to get after the quarterback." Fit with the Packers Smart money suggests that Clark will bounce back in 2025 and be more comfortable during his second year in Jeff Hafley's system. Even if the Packers decide Wyatt is part of their long-term plans, a team can never have enough impactful players on the defensive line. While Farmer may not be the most explosive or disruptive interior defender in this draft, he's rock steady. He's a stout run defender who has the strength to anchor against double teams. He also has some upfield juice to go along with his length to be a factor as an interior pass rusher. "If he's in the right situation, surrounded by some other defensive line talent, he could carve out a nice early rotational role in the NFL," Blostein, said. "He's a hard worker in the weight room and is a charismatic personality." Farmer could go late Day 2 or early on Day 3 of the draft. Even if the Packers use the 23rd overall pick on a defensive tackle, it won't preclude them from adding another body to that room later in the draft. Farmer has the tools to develop into a starting-caliber defensive tackle at the next level, and if he were to land in Green Bay, he'd quickly become part of the interior rotation behind Clark and Wyatt. While he may not be flashy, he is just a well-rounded prospect who can impact the game against the run and as a pass rusher.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chiefs scouting report: Florida State Seminoles DT Joshua Farmer
The Kansas City Chiefs have a massive hole next to Chris Jones along their defensive line. Losing Tershawn Wharton in free agency stung but gave general manager Brett Veach a chance to target a prospect in the 2025 NFL draft with a higher ceiling. The upcoming class features one of the deepest defensive tackle talent pools in recent history. Florida State Seminoles defensive tackle Joshua Farmer is 6'3 1/4'', 305 lbs. with massive 35'' arms. Despite not packing a ton of mass into his frame, he looks thick and sturdy on tape. Farmer is an explosive and violent athlete with impressive power and flexibility as a pass rusher but clear limitations in run defense. Farmer entered the 2024 season with the potential to earn a top 50 grade. Unfortunately, Florida State's defensive line collapsed around him, and the Seminoles only won two games. This caused Farmer to fly under the radar until his draft hype resurfaced during the Senior Bowl. Farmer's pass rush plan includes chops, club-swims, push-pulls and rips. He fires off the line with a low pad level and uses his leg drive and powerful upper body extensions to bull rush linemen into the pocket. Farmer offers unique hip flexibility for a defensive tackle that helps him dip under and around guards. His closing burst leaves little time for quarterbacks to escape. He isn't a finished product but the flashes on Joshua Farmer's tape are pretty special. Could easily see him going top 50 — James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) February 18, 2025 Farmer uses his long arms to stack, peak and shed blocks in the run game, but his performance in run defense made him a liability during extended stretches over the past two years. Guards frequently displace Farmer or rotate him out of gaps. He plays high and struggles to maintain gap integrity. Farmer lacks the mass to hold the point of attack against double teams and finds himself displaced downfield. He possesses the length and raw power to make impact plays in run defense but lacks the technical development and instincts. Farmer lacks hand counters to keep his frame clean and times his block shedding attempts poorly. Momentum points toward Farmer hearing his name called in the draft's third round. He served as one of the lone bright spots on an underperforming Florida State defensive line this past season and offers a nice ceiling as an athletic pass rusher. His struggles in run defense could lead to a small slide on draft day. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: 2025 NFL draft scouting report: Florida State DT Joshua Farmer
USA Today
05-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida State DL expresses interest in playing for the Chiefs: 'A blessing to play there\
Florida State DL expresses interest in playing for the Chiefs: 'A blessing to play there" Florida State defensive lineman Joshua Farmer recently appeared as a guest on 'Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams' to discuss his chances of being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs next month. "Yeah, I would love that, you know, next to Chris Jones. They got Derrick Nnadi, another Seminole," said Farmer. "They got my other teammate, Fabian Lovett, there. So it would be a blessing to play there." Former FSU teammate Lovett was signed by Kansas City as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL draft. He spent last season on the practice squad and signed a reserve/future contract the previous month. At last week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, he ran 5.11 seconds in the 40-yard dash, bench and pressed 26 reps. He is praised for his versatility on the defensive line, becoming an option in different roles or schemes. During his last season at Florida State, Farmer collected 12 tackles (32 total) and four sacks. He earned Honorable Mention All-ACC and Fourth-Team All-ACC in his senior year.
USA Today
27-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How former FSU players measured in at Senior Bowl
The 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl has arrived, and former FSU defensive tackle Joshua Farmer, cornerback Azareye'h Thomas, and kicker Ryan Fitzgerald will all be in attendance. It is an important chance for all three of them to meet with NFL teams and practice in front of them, giving them a great opportunity to boost their draft stock. Former Seminole Braden Fiske did just that last year and saw his stock skyrocket after a dominant week. One of the most important parts of the event took place on Monday when the players measured in. The process gives NFL teams a player's height, weight, arm length, hand size, and wingspan, all of which are important when teams consider drafting a player. Here is a look at the measurements for all three FSU players: Player Height Weight Hand Size Arm Length Wing Span Joshua Farmer 6-2 7/8 314 10.48 35.28 82.48 Azareye'h Thomas 6-1 1/2 191 10.18 32.48 77.28 Ryan Fitzgerald 5-10 5/8 195 8.28 30.38 70.78 The Senior Bowl will feature three days of practice before Saturday's game and is one of the most important parts of the pre-draft process outside of the NFL combine. Thomas has already been singled out as a potential riser by one draft expert while another expert thinks Farmer can 'dominate' it. The 2025 NFL draft will be held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from April 24 to April 26. The Seminoles had 10 players selected in the 2024 draft and have several draft candidates this year.
USA Today
26-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL draft expert thinks FSU player could 'dominate' Senior Bowl
One of the first steps of the NFL draft process is the Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. It gives prospects a chance to meet with NFL teams and showcase their skills against other top prospects. There are always a few players who dominate it and vault themselves up draft boards, last year that was former FSU defensive tackle Braden Fiske and another Seminole could be in line to make a similar move. Matt Miller, who covers the NFL draft for ESPN, believes former FSU defensive tackle Joshua Farmer, is set up for a big week. 'Getting caught up on some film work and I think FSU defensive tackle Joshua Farmer could dominate the Senior Bowl next week. He's incredibly quick for 315 pounds but his play power is WOW,' he wrote on social media. Farmer isn't the only FSU player Miller shouted out, he added that Farmer and cornerback Azareye'h Thomas are both 'really good prospects.' Farmer started all 12 games for FSU in 2024, making 32 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 4.0 sacks. He was named honorable mention All-ACC for his efforts. He spent four seasons with FSU and finished his career with 80 tackles, 21.0 tackles for loss, 11.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. The 2025 NFL draft is set to take place in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and will start on April 24 and last until April 26. The Seminoles had 10 players taken in the 2024 NFL draft and have several draft candidates this year, with Farmer and Thomas being the top two prospects.
