Defensive back Jordan Crutchfield signs with FSU

Florida State has officially signed Jordan Crutchfield after flipping him from the Kentucky Wildcats on November 20.

Crutchfield is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound defensive back for Vero Beach High School. 247Sports Composite considers him a three-star and the 440th best player in the nation (35th best safety, 58th best in FL). He ultimately chose FSU over 30 other offers from the likes of Auburn, Florida, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Louisville, Miami (Fl), Mississippi State, UNC, Penn State, South Carolina, Syracuse, and Texas A&M.

Crutchfield’s size and skill set make him a solid addition to FSU’s defense. He primarily lines up at safety for his high school team but FSU will likely cross-train him at corner and safety, particularly the rover position. He runs a 4.5 forty and also plays wide receiver.

Maxpreps has stat totals for four games in which Crutchfield has accumulated six catches for 112 yards and two touchdowns, 27 tackles (three for loss), three QB hurries, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and an interception he returned 99 yards for a touchdown against Cocoa. While lined up at receiver, Crutchfield shows no fear in fighting for contested catches, a skill and mindset that will benefit him at the next level.

From his official Florida State bio:

Four-star defensive back from Vero Beach High School…rated No. 461 nationally, No. 39 safety in Class of 2026 and No. 58 player in Florida on 247Sports Composite…ranked as No. 24 safety and No. 54 player in Florida by ESPN…has led Vero Beach to perfect 13-0 record and No. 1 seed in 7A state playoffs…hosts Palmetto in state semifinal on December 5…has 30 tackles and one interception on season…interception was returned 99 yards for touchdown vs. Cocoa…added six catches for 112 yards and two touchdowns…attended Fort Pierce High School prior to senior season…combined for 50 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions and one fumble recovery over sophomore and junior seasons…also competed in basketball and track at Fort Pierce, averaging 12.6 points and 15.1 rebounds per game as junior and competed in 100- and 200-meter dash events…signed with Florida State over offers from Florida, Miami and Texas A&M, among others.