Democrat staff report

Quarterback James Blackman is expected to remain at Florida State.

Blackman took steps to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal last Wednesday, according to a report by Noles247. However, Blackman's name never appeared in the portal, suggesting he didn't complete the process.

FSU coach Willie Taggart met with Blackman to resolve the issues last week, according to Noles247. The website interviewed Blackman's godfather and legal guardian Rick Butts Sunday.

"I know James is loyal, he’s very loyal to his teammates,” Butts said. "Between talking to his family and his teammates, and the coaching staff, things seem to be looking up."

Blackman lost out on the starting job in 2018 to rising redshirt senior Deondre Francois. Francois announced his return to FSU in earlier this month.

Blackman started just one game in 2018. He threw for 421 yards with four touchdowns and an interception in that start in the 47-28 loss to North Carolina State in November.

Blackman has thrown for 2,740 yards with 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions during his FSU career.

Blackman and Francois will compete once again for the starting job during spring practice as the only scholarship quarterbacks on the roster eligible to play in 2019.

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