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Published Jun 28, 2018
McLendon commits to Florida State at #RivalsChallenge
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Chad Simmons  •  Rivals.com
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ATLANTA — Derrick McLendon is competing at the Rivals 100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas inside Mercedes Benz Stadium on Thursday, but that is not all he did.

The 6-foot-4, 225 pound four-star defensive end out of Tucker (Ga.) announced his commitment to Florida State live from the event as well.

Watch his decision here:

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He narrowed his list down to Florida, Florida State and NC State a few weeks ago.

Florida State made a quick move with McLendon. The Seminoles did not offer until April 6, a day before McLendon left for his last visit to Florida. He was in Tallahassee (Fla.) the day coach Willie Taggart offered and he returned June 1 for a second unofficial visit.

READ MORE: Warchant.com breaks down decision

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