Graduate transfer Malik Feaster officially added to FSU roster

UPDATED: Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles made it clear this year that despite the talent currently on the roster, they wanted more experience in the defensive backfield.

Adding Louisville transfer Greedy Vance was the start, along with the addition of talented freshmen like Sam McCall and Azareye’h Thomas. And today, the Seminoles officially added Jacksonville State graduate transfer Malik Feaster to its roster.

“We are excited to add Malik to our football program,” Norvell said. “He brings versatility on the field and a tremendous amount of collegiate experience that will help him contribute. He’s showcased play-making ability in every aspect of his game, and he immediately adds more quality competition to our defensive backs group.”

Feaster is a 6’0”, 187-pound cornerback originally from Stephens County High School in Toccoa, Georgia. Over four seasons at Jacksonville State, Feaster played in 38 games. He accumulated nearly 120 tackles, at least 18 pass breakups, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a 100-yard touchdown against rival North Alabama.

Feaster is a two-time 2021 ASUN Conference Player of the Week on defense. He overcame a season-ending injury in Spring 2021, a broken fibula and torn ankle ligaments, to rejoin his team in the fall and have a strong season.

As a graduate transfer, Feaster is eligible immediately. He will arrive in Tallahassee prior to the fall semester and is expected to be part of the cornerback rotation as he eases into the playbook.

From the press release:

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell announced the addition of Malik Feaster, a graduate transfer defensive back, on Thursday.

“We are excited to add Malik to our football program,” Norvell said. “He brings versatility on the field and a tremendous amount of collegiate experience that will help him contribute. He’s showcased play-making ability in every aspect of his game, and he immediately adds more quality competition to our defensive backs group.”

Malik Feaster | RSr. | DB | 6-0 | 190 | Toccoa, Ga. | Jacksonville State/Stephens County High School

Appeared in 40 games in four seasons at Jacksonville State…made 118 tackles, 4.0 for loss, three interceptions, 24 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries…recorded 42 tackles, two interceptions, six pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 2021…fumble recovery was returned 100 yards for touchdown in win vs. North Alabama…made career-high 11 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble in victory vs. No. 24 Stephen F. Austin…appeared in five games during 2020 season, recording eight tackles, 0.5 for loss, and one pass breakup…played 12 games in sophomore season and made 40 tackles, 1.0 for loss, and team-high eight pass breakups…recorded 28 tackles, 2.5 for loss, one interception, nine pass breakups and one fumble recovery in 13 games as a freshman…made 32 tackles and two interceptions while totaling 234 all-purpose yards his senior year at Stephens County…also played basketball and participated in sprints and jumps…earned bachelor’s degree in integrated studies from Jacksonville State.

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