Tedarius Hughes grew up a Florida State fan, however he knew it was the school selection for him about one month in the past.
The Homestead (Fla.) South Dade class of 2026 security was in Tallahassee tenting with Mike Norvell’s program and was in a position to get the total scope of probably taking part in there, together with instruction from assistant coach Patrick Surtain Sr.
That mixture helped FSU win out over ACC foes Louisville and Syracuse for Wednesday night’s verbal dedication.
“I will Florida State, I really feel superb about it,” Hughes advised Rivals. “Seeing the way in which coach Surtain coaches, along with his information, I really feel like I can truly be developed into a fantastic defensive again.
“After which coach Norvell, he truly cares for his gamers, off the sphere. He confirmed me and my household that…so that basically made me select Florida State.”
After lacking the majority of the 2023 season with a leg contusion, Hughes is again to full power and proved as a lot on the camp circuit. The time in Tallahassee modified his recruitment all collectively.
Now either side is working collectively on a projection.
“They see me as a security, however I am versatile and may play nickel or nook,” Hughes mentioned. “So wherever I am wanted on the time, it is full go for certain.
“Attending to work out with coach Surtain and the remainder of the employees confirmed me how they needed me there. I simply felt the love and recognition they had been giving me.”
FSU was one of many first packages to consider within the south Floridian as a recruit, incomes the supply again when he was a freshman, multiple yr in the past.
Now the prolonged security is dedicated to his dream faculty.
“Florida State is getting a canine out of me,” Hughes mentioned. “I am coming again for the whole lot that I missed final yr. I am a canine, I am hard-working and I am able to take over.”
