Virginia DB transfer Fentrell Cypress II can see himself at Florida State following Official Visit

A mixture of highschool prospects and NCAA Switch Portal recruits have been at Florida State over the weekend for Official Visits forward of the upcoming lifeless interval that can final by means of the brand new yr. 

Virginia cornerback Fentrell “Deuce” Cypress II entered the portal earlier in December. Cypress and his household made their technique to Tallahassee to take a look at the Seminoles for a multi-day interval. He got here away impressed, believing this journey will assist him in his quest to make a closing choice.

“It was an excellent go to. Construct relationships, speaking to all of the coaches, I had fun,” Cypress stated to NoleGameday’s Dustin Lewis. “Actually wanting ahead to seeing what the long run holds and praying concerning the choice I’ll make. It was an excellent go to, I loved each minute of it.”

Cypress holds a singular viewpoint in his second recruitment after spending 4 years with the Cavaliers. At his subsequent cease, he is looking for a program that may elevate him to the skilled degree.

“Simply growth. Attempting to construct relationships, new alternatives, to type of put together me to go to the following degree,” Cypress stated. “Total, nice go to. I beloved the atmosphere, the power, I had a good time right here.”

One factor that stands out concerning the Seminoles is their historical past of manufacturing high-caliber defensive backs. FSU will seemingly have one other participant from its secondary chosen in April in redshirt junior security Jammie Robinson.

“Florida State could be thought-about DBU and that is a giant factor,” Cypress stated. “The teaching workers that is right here proper now are nonetheless persevering with that journey and that historical past, educating everyone every part that they should know. I might undoubtedly see myself constructing on that legacy of DBU.”

The South Carolina native spent ample time with defensive coordinator Adam Fuller and defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson. The 2 could be his major coaches at Florida State if he does select to switch to Tallahassee.

“Nice guys. They’re obsessed with soccer, they’re simply all about relationships, it is not nearly soccer,” Cypress stated. “It is simply the large image, every part issues. I discovered lots from them these previous couple days.”

Previous to departing from Florida State’s campus on Sunday afternoon, Cypress sat down with head coach Mike Norvell for a gathering in his workplace. Norvell’s ardour is one thing that caught Cypress’s consideration.

“Loads of ardour. He loves his guys, loves relationships and like I stated earlier, it is not all about soccer,” Cypress stated. “Gotta have relationships, connections with individuals. Very caring man.”

The Seminoles have a chance for a particular marketing campaign in 2023 and Cypress understands he might play a task in that potential success. FSU needs so as to add him to the combo of veterans returning on the defensive facet of the ball.

“It equaled a variety of what I am searching for,” Cypress stated. “Simply the historical past of FSU, the place they are going now, it is simply one thing that pursuits me. Seeing how they have been progressing the final couple of years.”

Whereas he is but to set an official timeline for a call, Cypress is wanting ahead to getting previous this course of. He is bought a variety of pondering and praying to do forward of transferring to a brand new program.

“Nonetheless simply serious about it, praying about it, making an attempt to determine what I ought to do. Wanting ahead to lastly making a call so I can get it off my shoulders and revel in the remainder of the yr. Nonetheless simply pondering.”

One factor is for positive – Florida State is able to land the coveted switch prospect. 

“It was actually good simply seeing every part,” Cypress stated. “I undoubtedly might see myself coming right here.”

The 6-foot, 184-pound cornerback is anticipated to have two seasons of eligibility remaining on the school degree. He appeared in 18 video games, with 15 begins, throughout his profession at Virginia. Cypress totaled 57 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 15 go deflections, and an interception with the Cavaliers.

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