Kentucky defensive back recruit flips commitment to Florida State
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Florida State has landed a commitment from Vero Beach (Fla.) High defensive back Jordan Crutchfield.
The 6-foot-3 safety prospect announced his decision on Thursday night, flipping his pledge from Kentucky to Florida State. Crutchfield had been part of the Wildcats’ 2026 class since June, but he took an official visit to Florida State last weekend and was convinced to join the Seminoles’ class.
Crutchfield is listed as a safety in the industry-generated 247 Composite, but he has some versatility to play several spots across the secondary. He also gets snaps as a receiver for his high school.
In the Composite, Crutchfield is a 3-star recruit. He’s the 58th-ranked prospect from the state of Florida and the 39th-ranked safety in the class. Overall, he sits at No. 461 in the national player rankings.
So far this season, Crutchfield has been credited with 27 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and an interception for Vero Beach. He also has 2 touchdown receptions on offense.
Kentucky’s class is down to just 13 known commitments. With the Early Signing Period a month away, Mark Stoops and his staff have some serious work to do.
The Florida State class, which ranks 14th nationally, is up to 28 known pledges.
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