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Rivals100 DB Nick Cross picks FSU: I’ve always wanted to be a Seminole

Nick Cross
Nick Cross (Nick Lucero/Rivals.com)

Florida State has been doing a great job on the recruiting trail under new head coach Willie Taggart, especially in the defensive backfield. Now, with the addition of Rivals100 safety Nick Cross, the Noles have a good chance of ending up with the best group of defensive backs in the 2019 class. The Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha star took some time to explain to Rivals.com why he chose Florida State.

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IN HIS OWN WORDS…

"I’ve always wanted to be a Seminole," Cross said. "I had a dream one day that I had committed to Florida State. I went down there earlier this year and just fell in love with the place. I was considering going there as a regular student. Coach Taggart, coach Kelly, coach Barnett, coach Haggins and the entire staff are great and they really look out for their kids.

"The players liking it, they’re working hard and enjoying it," he said. "The academics and the business school are really good. I’m going to push myself to earn my degree.

"The alumni base is really good," said Cross. "You have former stars coming back and giving back to the team. They really help with your connections.

"The love and care that everybody had for each other really stood out to me during my visit," he said. "They were all laughing and everybody was together. It wasn’t a cold environment. From the second you got off the plane you were met by a coach and at the hotel you were met by more coaches.

"When we were down there Derwin James FaceTimed coach Taggart," Cross said. "He was my favorite college player and it was fun to talk to him. I was in shock."

RIVALS' REACTION…

Cross is an elite athletic specimen that can do exceptional things on the field. He isn't close to reaching his potential yet and that should scare Florida State's future opponents. Cross is dangerous in the deep center of the field because he can cover sideline-to-sideline, has great ball skills, and is a big-time hitter. Florida State fans should be very excited about the addition of Cross to their defense.

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