Kirkland is going into his fourth year at Florida State, and he's seeing something different compared to the last two seasons. "Just a group that's ready to buy in," Kirkland said. Competition Is Fierce But That's What FSU WantsFlorida State football defensive back KJ Kirkland takes part in the final Tour of Duty winter workouts ahead of 2024 spring practices on Thursday, March 7, 2024. "Basically, it's like a big 'F U' to the other two because if you're going to jog, you're saying 'F U' to the other two. "This is probably the most close-net we've been as a safety group, as a DB group," Kirkland said.