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What is Squirrel White's real name? FSU WR made key transfer choice from SEC school originally appeared on The Sporting News
Florida State has a receiver that makes you do a double-take.
Why? His name is Squirrel White.
He might sound familiar to SEC football fans, to, because he started his career in that conference before transferring to the Seminoles.
Here's everything you need to know:
What is Squirrel White's real name?
Squirrel White's full name is Marquarius Malik White.
Why did Squirrel White get his nickname?
Squirrel White earned his nickname as an infant.
The Knoxville News shared the story: White used to mimic the movements of a squirrel in his great-grandmother's garden. So she started calling him Squirrel, and it stuck.
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Why did Squirrel White transfer?
Squirrel White began his college career at Tennessee, and he spent three seasons with the Volunteers.
He caught 67 passes for 803 yards as a sophomore, but that dropped to 34 catches for 381 yards in 2024.
He dealt with a knee injury, and he opted to seek a bigger opportunity elsewhere after the rough 2024 season.
White was entering the final season of his eligibility, and he decided Florida State was the best place for him to be to reach the next level.
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