Florida State’s receiving corps has developed enough playmakers that opposing defenses are being forced to make choices.

Against Central Arkansas, Jayvan Boggs made sure the Seminoles benefited from theirs.

Boggs continued his emergence in Florida State’s 34-7 win, providing another example of why head coach Mike Norvell believes the Seminoles have three receivers capable of making defenses pay when opportunities come their way.

“I think Jayvan is a guy that we’ve seen his capability,” Norvell said. “Last year he started as a true freshman, the Alabama game. Dealing with injury, dealing with some of the things that he had to work through, seeing him get out on the field.”

The development is beginning to show statistically.

Through four games, Boggs has been targeted 20 times and caught 14 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. His 17.1 yards per reception demonstrates that his production hasn’t simply come from underneath throws, either.

Boggs has been particularly effective when Florida State pushes the ball downfield.

On throws of 20 or more yards, Boggs has six targets, two receptions and 69 yards with a touchdown.

At the intermediate level, passes traveling 10-to-19 yards, he has caught six of nine targets for 150 yards.

Combine those two levels and 219 of Boggs’ 240 receiving yards have come on passes traveling at least 10 yards beyond the line of scrimmage.

His most productive area has been between the numbers at intermediate depth. Boggs has caught four of five targets there for 108 yards, including 44 yards after the catch. PFF has given him a 94.1 receiving grade on those opportunities.

That becomes even more significant because Florida State isn’t relying on Boggs alone.

Duce Robinson leads the Seminoles with 262 receiving yards, while Micahi Danzy has 173 yards on 11 receptions. Boggs’ 240 yards puts him between the two, giving defenses multiple legitimate threats to account for on any given play.

“You see Micahi had big plays, you see Duce having big plays, and then teams have to make a choice,” Norvell said. “And today, Jayvan took advantage of his opportunities.”

There has still been inconsistency.

Boggs has two drops through four games, and Norvell referenced an opportunity from the previous week that the receiver would have liked back. What impressed Norvell was what happened afterward.

“Seeing his response through the week of work, challenging himself to be better in certain areas,” Norvell said.

Florida State’s receiving depth could also soon improve. Norvell said Jasen Lopez is working his way into the rotation, Tae’Shawn Gelsey could return to action this week and Devin Carter continues working through his recovery.

But Robinson, Danzy and Boggs have separated themselves as the Seminoles’ primary options.

For Boggs, that represents progress after injuries complicated his freshman season.

“I think we’ve got three really good receivers,” Norvell said. “Those three guys have really emerged as guys that can be counted on, and when the ball comes their way, they’re ready to make great things happen.”

Boggs is increasingly proving that Florida State doesn’t have to force the football his way for him to make an impact.

Defenses can choose where to devote their attention.

The problem is that Boggs is beginning to make the wrong choice expensive.