Five-Star DB Pledge KJ Bolden Plans To Sign With Florida State on Wednesday, Won't Visit Auburn
Florida State's coaching staff hosted a total of nine official visitors over the weekend. The mix of high school targets and big-time transfers were in Tallahassee for the final time prior to the beginning of the Early Signing Period on Wednesday, December 20.
Since committing to the Seminoles in August, people around the country have questioned whether five-star defensive back KJ Bolden, one of the top recruits in the nation, would stick and sign with the program. Coming out of his last trip to Florida State before putting pen to paper, Bolden reaffirmed his pledge to his dream school.
"Come on man, you know that," Bolden said to NoleGameday's Dustin Lewis. "I can't really speak too much on that. I just got my papers [Letter of Intent] today."
There were some rumors floating around that Bolden planned to visit another program before the NCAA-mandated dead period went into effect. He shot down the rumblings with a matter-of-fact answer.
"Nah, I'm not doing that," Bolden claimed.
The bulk of the visit was focused on Bolden feeling more comfortable at the program that he plans to call home. The coaching staff and players did a multitude of activities to further their bonds with one another.
"Just building more relationships with the team, coach Norvell and all the guys," Bolden said. "We just did a lot of things, a lot of bonding things, even learning plays, stuff like that. Just little things to hit on. I come down here a lot so the things I haven't hit on."
The Georgia native hung out with the majority of the defensive backfield while on his trip, including Conrad Hussey, Shyheim Brown, and Kevin Knowles. Bolden also spent some time around Hykeem Williams, a fellow former five-star prospect.
"It's cool. All of them hit me up on social and stuff like that, they always checking on me, making sure I'm locked in," Bolden said. "It's always great just to get back with them, spend time, and get to know them guys and them getting to know me."
Bolden has built strong relationships with multiple members of #Tribe24 such as quarterback Luke Kromenhoek and running back Kam Davis. He was around cornerback Jamari Howard and wide receiver Lawayne McCoy the most during his official visit.
"Luke my guy, most people wouldn't expect Luke to act the way he acts. Luke is a good guy though. I love Luke. Kam like a dad. He's real laid-back, old-type vibe. Definitely love being around Kam," Bolden said. "I was with Lawayne, Jamari, I was with them guys the whole time. Them guys, they my boys right there, 7-on-7 and we always been cool. Getting to kick it with them, it's always great vibes for sure and brings us closer together."
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete is regarded as the No. 11 overall prospect, the No. 1 S, and the No. 2 recruit in the state of Georgia in the 2024 class according to 247Sports.
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