Kareem Are

2014: Highly regarded offensive lineman who redshirted in 2014, but is expected to contend for a starting spot at either guard or tackle in 2015.

PERSONAL: Enrolled at Florida State in January and participated in spring practice...will have two years of eligibility...versatile offensive lineman who played guard at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kan., but could play tackle or center...ranked the nation’s No. 1 JUCO offensive guard, and 36th overall JUCO player, by 247Sports...rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Scout, Rivals, and ESPN...ranked No. 45 on the ESPN JC50 and No. 46 by Rivals...named First Team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference and First Team All-Region 6 as a freshman and a sophomore at Fort Scott...PrepStar Magazine JUCO All-American...selected to play in New York Upstate/Downstate Game and the Long Island Empire Challenge Game after graduating from Sewanhaka High School in 2012...chose FSU over Ole Miss, South Carolina and Penn State...born March 14, 1994...majoring in social science.