WATCH: FAMU beat writer G. Thomas reacts to first day of training camp.
FAMU football had its first practice of training camp on Aug. 1, 2025.
Florida A&M football has started its 2025 training camp, with practices already underway.Second-year head coach James Colzie III is evaluating new players and transfers.Key new players include quarterbacks RJ Johnson III and Jett Peddy, wide receiver Jamar Taylor Jr., linebacker Jason Riles Jr., cornerback Caleb McKenzie, and safety TeQuan Latimore.
Florida A&M football’s 2025 training camp has begun.
The Rattlers opened practice on Friday, Aug. 1, and took the field again on Saturday, Aug. 2. The next FAMU football practice is on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Training camp is a time for FAMU’s new players and transfers to earn their keep and impress coaches in hopes of cracking the starting rotation.
FAMU has some new faces, and second-year head coach James Colzie III looks forward to seeing how they perform throughout training camp and the 2025 season.
“We got a pretty good long list of guys that are turning up and doing the right thing,” the FAMU coach said. “We just have to be able to sustain.”
Here are six new players Colzie believes could be significant for the Rattlers this season.
Quarterback: RJ Johnson III, Redshirt Sophomore
RJ Johnson III transferred from Toledo and got immediately placed in a position battle alongside a handful of FAMU quarterbacks.
Johnson has played significant reps on the Rattlers’ offense during practice.
The Atlanta native didn’t get any game reps during his one year playing for the Toledo Rockets.
So, if he becomes FAMU’s starting quarterback, it will be his first-ever college snaps.
Quarterback: Jett Peddy, Junior
Hailing from Torrance, California, Jett Peddy has also been inserted into the Rattlers’ quarterback battle. He’s gotten a fair share…
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