’Noles in the NFL: Pro Bowl

After productive years on the field, two former FSU defensive backs got the chance to soak up the Pro Bowl experience with fellow All-Stars from across the league.

Derwin James was voted to his first Pro Bowl after a sensational rookie year, reuniting with Jalen Ramsey in the AFC’s secondary. This is Ramsey’s second time being voted to the game in as many years.

Talkin’ ‘bout practice

The NFL does a great job of covering the Pro Bowl and giving fans the opportunity to see players interact in a less serious atmosphere. Luckily for Florida State fans, Ramsey was mic’d up for the first day of practices. Towards the end of the clip he discusses losing just two games at Florida State when he and James were together:

Ramsey got an endorsement from Deandre Hopkins, who Ramsey has to cover twice a year and claims is the best receiver in the game:

With FSU’s media team in attendance, James and Ramsey could both be seen tomahawk chopping and shouting out the ’noles throughout the week.

James even joked with former Gator and current Pittsburgh Steeler, Maurkice Pouncey, asking him if he wished he went to Florida State:

Both players took the time to interact with fans after practices:

Gameday

When it came time for the actual game the pair showed why they deserve to be called all-stars.

James recorded three solo tackles, a sack, a TFL, and a QB hit is his first of likely many Pro Bowls.

Ramsey was equally impressive with two solo tackles and a pass defended. He even capitalized on the opportunity to switch roles and play receiver, hauling in Deshaun Watson’s 6-yard pass for a touchdown and celebrating with James:

Wrapping up a fun week in Orlando, James and Ramsey let everyone know who the real DBU is and posed a question for all the recruits out there: