Bad luck, Destyn Hill is out for the 2024 season

FSU football receiver Destyn Hill can't seem to get things to go his way. A blue-chip wide receiver signee in the 2021 recruiting class had to wait two years before enrolling at FSU last summer. His arrival was celebrated by FSU fans, not because he was a talented prospect, but mostly because he handled a situation that many did not expect when he enrolled at FSU. Hill worked diligently in summer and fall camp and was on the field in the season opener against LSU. He flashed a few times, but an injury derailed his freshman season, and now an injury he suffered in spring camp will keep him out the entire 2024 season, according to a report from Noles247.

FSU lost its top two receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft, and Hill and sophomore Hykeem Williams were expected to be the biggest contributors at the wide receiver position in 2024 due to playing time limitations due to the injury. However, it looked like he was taking steps to become a receiver where FSU could find production in 2024. The Noles added talented receivers Malik Benson and Jalen Brown from the transfer portal in the spring. Benson is recovering from an injury suffered at the Seminole Showcase but should be ready to play by fall camp.

FSU has veterans like Ja'Khi Douglas, Kentron Poitier and Darion Williamson. However, the latter two didn't necessarily send the world into turmoil in the spring. The Noles have two talented freshmen, Lawyne McCoy and Camden Frier, looking for playing time. Many people expected one or two veteran receivers to enter the transfer portal, but that hasn't happened and this Hill injury could be a factor to consider. I expect FSU to run the ball more than last year, so I don't expect this injury to impact the offense too much. However, it hurts to know that this young man has another bad hand to overcome. I expect Malik Benson, Hykeem Williams, Ja'Khi Douglas and tight end Kyle Morlock to produce the bulk of the receiving production. We could also see more passes to running backs like Lawarance Toafili and Jaylin Lucas. We hope Hill recovers quickly and can be on the field in 2025.