Top Safety Chooses Florida State Over Alabama and Others

Five-star class of 2024 safety KJ Bolden has committed to Florida State.

Bolden chose Florida State over Ohio State, Auburn, Georgia, and Alabama.

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The senior ranks No. 7 nationally, No. 1 in safeties, and No. 2 in the state of Ga., according to 247Sports Composite. 

"A two-way playmaker in one of Georgia’s higher classifications that is known for his footspeed and athletic markers after qualifying for states in the 100-meter dash as a freshman and then capturing bronze in the triple jump as a sophomore. Could probably play some offense at the next level as he’s more than capable of producing big gains via deep shots or jet sweeps, but ceiling appears to be highest in the secondary as he’s got plenty of range on the backend and always seems to be taking the right angles," said director of scouting for 247Sports Andrew Ivins.

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