Among the top priorities for the Florida State coaching staff during this transfer portal cycle is to replace nearly every contributor along the offensive line. The Seminoles took a step toward that goal today, with veteran offensive lineman Nate Pabst committing to FSU.
Pabst is a 6-foot-5, 315 pound offensive lineman originally from Springdale, Ohio. Following this season, he was named to the All-MAC 2nd team after being elected a team captain for 2025. He only allowed one sack this past season.
Pabst has seen his PFF grades steadily increase each season, a good indicator of coachability and dedication to the craft. He has experience playing at right guard, right tackle, and left tackle, allowing OL coach Herb Hand some flexibility as to where to play him. He sounds like he’ll be a strong leader in the locker room as well.
Pabst is expected to have one season of eligibility remaining as a grad transfer. He should immediately factor into the offensive line rotation and push for a starting role at either tackle or guard, depending on who else FSU brings in at those spots.
From his BGSU bio:
HONORS
- 2025 All-MAC (2nd)
- 2025 preseason Phil Steele All-MAC (2nd)
- 2024 Academic All-MAC
- 2024 CFN All-MAC (HM)
- 2023 Academic All-MAC
2025 | Senior
- Was elected as one of four captains for the season
- Started all 12 games this season
- Appeared in 783 snaps this season, 766 of those on offense and 16 on special teams
- Took 273 snaps at right guard and 493 at right tackle
- Allowed just one sack in 354 pass plays
2024 | Junior
- Started all 13 of BGSU’s games
- Started 11 games at right guard, one at left tackle and one at right tackle
- Took part in 843 offensive snaps, including 651 at left guard, 118 at left tackle and 74 at right tackle
- Also saw time on 70 special teams snaps for 913 total snaps
- Started at left tackle against NIU and at right tackle in the 68 Ventures Bowl against Arkansas State
2023 | Sophomore
- Started all 13 of BGSU’s games at right guard
- Took part in 518 snaps on the season, including 453 at right guard
- Also saw time on 65 plays at left tackle and four on special teams
2022 | Redshirt Freshman
- Appeared in three of BGSU’s 13 games
- Made season debut at UCLA
- Also saw time at Mississippi State
- Made a tackle against Buffalo
2021 | Freshman
- Appeared in one game
- Made collegiate debut against Murray State
- Redshirted season
