Florida State’s defense has taken a significant hit just weeks before their highly anticipated 2025 season opener against Alabama. Safety Conrad Hussey, a former four-star recruit with a promising freshman résumé, is no longer with the program, the school confirmed on Tuesday .

A spokesperson for the Seminoles acknowledged Hussey’s departure but did not provide further details on the decision. The move comes after a turbulent sophomore year for the Sunrise, Fla. native, who had entered Tallahassee as one of the most highly touted defensive backs in the 2023 recruiting class.

Hussey arrived at Florida State with considerable hype, ranked the No. 112 overall prospect in his cycle and the No. 8 safety nationally. His recruitment was a heated battle, with FSU winning out over Penn State

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