Seminoles Legend Warrick was Quintessential Scoring Threat

Opponents could not stop Seminoles' great Peter Warrick, they could only hope to contain him somehow. Even then, it was a challenge.

Warrick was lightning without the bottle.

It was the art of the score, and Warrick was a master.

Warrick is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame Class for 2026.

He will be honored in front of the Seminole faithful Saturday during the ACC clash with Clemson.

As the No. 1 receiver in the country, Warrick was recruited out of Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida by legendary coach Bobby Bowden.

Warrick was a three-sport star in high school, and played football, basketball, and ran track.

Warrick’s athleticism was off the charts. He played multiple positions on the football team during his prep career.

Warrick earned Parade All-American honors as a player ranked in the top ten in the country.

At Florida State, Warrick was named All-American in 1998 and 1999. Also, he was named first team All-ACC both years.

The Seminoles won 45 of 49 games. In addition, the Seminoles posted four consecutive top three finishes in the AP Top 25 poll.

During the 1999 season, Warrick hauled in 77 passes for 1,097 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also added three rushing touchdowns. Warrick eclipsed 100 yards receiving six times.

At the end of that season, Warrick and Florida State took on Michael Vick and the Virginia Tech Hokies for the national championship in the 2000 Sugar Bowl.

The Hokies defense had zero answers for Warrick in that game. Warrick recorded 160 yards receiving and scored three touchdowns, including a 59-yard punt return for a score.

Warrick was named the game’s MVP, and Florida State won the national championship.

For his collegiate career, Warrick caught 207 passes for 3,517 yards (3rd all-time at FSU) and 32 touchdowns (school’s all-time leader).

In the hall, Warrick joins an all-star list of former Seminoles:

Fred Biletnikoff

Ron Sellers

Ron Simmons

Deion Sanders

Terrell Buckley

Charlie Ward

Marvin Jones

Derrick Brooks

Warrick Dunn

Bobby Bowden

Darrell Mudra

Selected No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2000 NFL Draft, Warrick played six seasons in the league with the Bengals and the Seattle Seahawks.

Warrick’s No. 9 jersey has been honored by the university.

Now, Warrick the man will be honored by a grateful fan base in the very stadium where he produced his scoring masterpiece.