Life after Jameis Winston: Who Will Be The Next FSU QB?

Two ACC Championships, one National Championship, and a Heisman Trophy; Jameis Winston is one of, if not the best quarterback to play at FSU. As with any great player a time comes when they must move on to bigger and better things, in fact Winston will enter this years 2015 NFL draft almost certainly to become a first round, top 5 pick. With Winston going towards the NFL, Nole fans will have to direct their attention to a new face, a new quarterback. New quarterbacks bring hope, desire, aspirations to programs to become something they were not in years past, this quarterback competition will be fierce and should provide answers for the Seminoles future.

First lets look at Sean Maguire (6'3, 220). Maguire a redshirt Junior made a couple appearances in 2013 where he was on mop up duty after the game was far from over. In 2013, he was 13-21 for 116 yards 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions with a completion percentage of 61.9%. In 2014 Maguire got his opportunity to start his first collegiate game against ACC rivals, Clemson who by the way had the number one defense in the FBS. During the 23-17 OT victory Maguire threw for 304 yards going 21-39 with a touchdown and two interceptions. Maguire is the leading candidate for the job only because he is the only one with actual game experience.
Pros: Arm Strength, playing time.
Cons: Not a runner, slow on reads.

Second we have John Franklin III (6'1 180). Franklin is from Plantation, Florida and has been the most underrated player you have never heard of. A redshirt Sophomore, Franklin has been able to learn system for three years and has helped FSU tremendously in practice. Although Franklin has never taken a snap in a live college football game, he has helped FSU prepare for Auburn and Oregon by imitating the speed of the two quarterbacks (Nick Marshall- Auburn, and Marcus Mariota- Oregon) earlier in the year, Jimbo asked Franklin if he would want to become a WR, thinking his future would be there. Due to injuries, Jimbo called back Franklin to become a QB and help the Seminoles to prepare. It is still possible Franklin could move back to receiver, because his blazing fast speed. The only time we have seen him in live competition at FSU was earlier this year in the Garnet and Gold game when he went 5-10 for 103 yards and a touchdown.
Pros- Fast, Athletic, College Arm
Cons- Decision making, Pocket Presence, Size and Weight.
John Franklin III Highlight Video

Third J.J. Cosentino (6'4 234). Cosentino a redshirt Freshman from Central Catholic high school is in his second year with the Seminoles and also has not played a snap. Cosentino was the #6 player in his state and ranked #11 as a pocket passer. Cosentino led his high school to a 15-1 record before losing in the State Championship. Cosentino would fit in perfectly with the FSU system and definitely has the build of a quarterback.
Pros- Arm Strength, play action, can run if under pressure
Cons- Experience.
J.J. Cosentino Highlight Video

Finally, a new recruit Deondre Francois (6'1 195). Francois the #16 Quarterback in the nation is verbally committed to FSU with still teams like UF looming. Being a true Freshman it should be interesting how Francois will fit into this offense, a very fast big arm passer. In high school was good on his reads and was not afraid to throw the long ball. He also looks very comfortable in the pocket, which could provide the Seminoles to look forward to something in the future.
Pros- Reads, Not afraid to throw the deep ball, speed.
Cons- Experience, Accuracy.
Deondre Francois Highlight Video

So who would you choose to take the reins of Renegade and guide the Seminoles in 2015?