Another NFL Draft, another Florida State defensive lineman making it pro, as DL Joshua Farmer was selected by the New England Patriots in the 4th round.
Farmer grew up less than an hour from Tallahassee and always knew he wanted to play at Florida State. When he reached campus, he transformed his body, gaining over 50 pounds in four seasons, turning himself from an undersized defensive lineman to an overpowering defensive tackle. In 2023, he earned second-team All-ACC and FSU’s most improved defensive player award as he recorded 32 tackles with five sacks. Last season, he also wrapped up 32 tackles with four sacks, while battling through a thumb injury that cost him practice time before the season. At 6’3’’, 305 pounds, Farmer’s size should let him see the field early in his career while he develops nuance to the rest of his game.
Farmer’s pick is as much about him as it is about his family and upbringing. The Port Saint Joe, Florida, native opened up about his difficult childhood on The Climb before the 2024 season, as he lost both of his parents at a young age. Raised by his grandmother and older sibling, Farmer was the youngest of seven, his family pushed him to reach his potential, and his hard work paid off on Friday.
Farmer’s bio from Seminoles.com
2024:
Earned All–ACC honorable mention recognition as well as Bobby Bowden Leadership Award…All–ACC Fourth Team by Phil Steele…started all 12 games, totaling 32 tackles, with 8.0 tackles for loss and 4.0 sacks…led FSU in sacks and second in tackles for loss…career–high 3.5 tackles for loss against California, part of FSU’s season–high 12.0 TFL in the game…broke the rock after the game…career–high five tackles against Memphis and Duke…four tackles vs. Boston College, Cal and North Carolina…career–high 1.5 sacks in season finale vs. Florida…2.5 tackles for loss vs. Memphis…eight–time game captain.
2023:
Started first 13 games…recorded 32 tackles, including 7.0 for loss with 5.0 sacks, two quarterback hurries, two pass breakups and one forced fumble…second-team All-ACC…All-ACC Academic Team…FSU Defense Most Improved Player…recorded career-high five tackles, including career-best 1.5 for loss with 1.0 sacks, and one quarterback hurry in 31-24 victory at Clemson…tied career-high with five tackles, including 0.5 sack, in 24-15 victory at Florida…made three tackles, 1.0 sack, in season-opening 45-24 win vs. No. 5 LSU…made solo stop in 66-13 win vs. Southern Miss…had four tackles in 31-29 win at Boston College…made three tackles, 1.0 for loss, in 39-17 win vs. Virginia Tech…registered two solo tackles, 1.0 sack, and one forced fumble in 41-3 win vs. Syracuse…made 0.5 sack and one pass breakup in 41-16 win at Wake Forest…had one tackle and one quarterback hurry in 24-7 win at Pitt…registered three tackles and one pass breakup in 27-20 victory vs. Miami…made three tackles, including 1.0 sack, in 58-13 win vs. North Alabama.
2022:
Appeared in all 13 games…recorded 15 tackles, including 6.0 for loss with 2.0 sacks, and one quarterback hurry…Freshman Honorable Mention All-American by College Football News…Devaughn Darling Defensive Freshman of the Year…All-ACC Academic Team…ACC Honor Roll…Seminole Scholar…tackles for loss total led all ACC freshmen…made career-high three tackles, 1.0 for loss, in season-opening 47-7 win vs. Duquesne…had two solo tackles, including first collegiate sack, vs. No. 22 Wake Forest…recorded 1.0 sack and one quarterback hurry in 49-17 win vs. Louisiana…made two tackles, 1.0 for loss, at No. 14 NC State…had two tackles in 35-32 Cheez-It Bowl victory vs. Oklahoma…made solo stop in 44-14 win vs. Boston College…registered 1.0 tackle for loss in 41-16 win vs. Georgia Tech and in 38-3 win at Syracuse…had solo tackle in 45-3 victory at Miami…made one tackle vs. No. 4 Clemson.
2021:
Played in four games…made first collegiate tackle vs. Syracuse…also saw action vs. Louisville, at North Carolina and vs. UMass…redshirted 2021 season.
BEFORE FSU:
Four-star prospect ranked as No. 43 defensive end in America and No. 65 overall prospect in Florida by ESPN…rated 40th nationally at his position and as No. 89 prospect in Florida on 247Sports Composite…three-year starter for Gadsden County…helped Jaguars reach semifinal round of 2020 Florida Class 4A state playoffs…earned first-team All-Big Bend recognition as a junior…recorded 84 tackles, including 5.5 for loss with 2.0 sacks, and two fumble recoveries as a sophomore.
