The Hurricanes tried to make a late move with a local prospect, but he ultimately chose a rival.
Florida State flipped St. Thomas Aquinas standout safety Conrad Hussey from Penn State, adding him to the Seminoles’ recruiting class on the second day of the three-day Early Signing Period.
Hussey, a Sun Sentinel Super 11 pick, had been committed to the Nittany Lions since April 25, but he flipped to Florida State on Thursday.
Although Hussey ultimately chose the Seminoles, he said Dec. 15 that Miami coach Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes staff had been recruiting him hard anyway. After winning the state championship on Dec. 15, he visited Miami’s campus during the weekend.
“That boy does not quit,” Hussey said. “Cristobal’s going to show you he wants you bad.”
Hussey, who won a state title with the Raiders last week, is rated a four-star prospect in the 247Sports composite rankings. He is listed as the No. 19 safety and No. 238 player in the 2023 class. Hussey had 29 tackles and three interceptions for St. Thomas Aquinas this season.
Hussey joins Stranahan wide receiver Hykeem Williams and Chaminade-Madonna athlete Edwin Joseph in heading from Broward County to FSU.
