Quarterback Deondre Francois announced Wednesday that he will return to Florida State instead of pursuing a transfer or entering the NFL draft.
"While my dream is to play in the NFL, at this time I feel that there are areas both within my game and my life I need to improve upon to succeed at the next level..." Francois said in his statement. "I intend to become the leader my teammates need me to be because we have some unfinished business to take care of."
Francois has started 25 games for the Seminoles, including 11 last season as a redshirt junior. His 36 career touchdown passes are 14th in program history.
The former blue-chip recruit from Orlando, Fla., regressed statistically in 2018 behind a leaky offensive line. His 57.3 completion percentage was a career-low; he also threw 15 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions.
