Florida State's recent ventures into the nation's capital and the immediate surroundings have yielded some success.
Two 2012 signees in five-star defensive tackle Eddie Goldman and four-star defensive back Ronald Darby hailed from the area in the last cycle en route to a top-rated class.
Two weeks ago, the Seminoles returned to extend an offer. This time, it was D'Andre Payne (Washington, D.C./Howard D. Woodson), a 2014 cornerback.
Two 2012 signees in five-star defensive tackle Eddie Goldman and four-star defensive back Ronald Darby hailed from the area in the last cycle en route to a top-rated class.
Two weeks ago, the Seminoles returned to extend an offer. This time, it was D'Andre Payne (Washington, D.C./Howard D. Woodson), a 2014 cornerback.
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