Five-star cornerback Tarvarus McFadden commits to Florida State

Tarvarus McFadden, a highly touted cornerback who attends American Heritage (Fla.) High, verbally committed to Florida State on Friday.

Tarvarus McFadden, a highly touted cornerback who attends American Heritage (Fla.) High, verbally committed to Florida State on Friday.

McFadden is the No. 4 cornerback and No. 28 player in the class of 2015, according to rankings on the recruiting website Rivals.com.

He is the 20th player and fourth defensive back -- joining Calvin Brewton, Derwin James and A.J. Westbrook -- in the class of 2015 to commit to the Seminoles.

Florida State's 2015 recruiting class now ranks third in the country, behind Alabama and Clemson, according to Rivals.com.

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McFadden used some deception in announcing his commitment.

At a ceremony at his high school on Friday, McFadden first picked up a white Florida State. He then placed it back down and grabbed a Georgia cap, only to pull out a garnet-colored Seminoles lid, which he slipped on his head.

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