2023 Florida athlete Conrad Hussey chooses Penn State
Penn State Football continues to add to their class of 2023 as Florida athlete Conrad Hussey made his commitment today following a visit to campus earlier this month.
"I wanted to commit last night, but it made sense for me to commit today," Hussey told Nittany Nation. "They were all very excited for me to commit, they all got on the phone and told me how excited everyone was and couldn't wait for me to get back to campus."
Hussey went on to talk a little more in depth on why Penn State was the place for him.
"In the end I chose Penn State because of the environment along with the players and the coaches that they have up there," said Hussey. "I can see myself vibing there as a player and making an impact early on. I can also see myself growing there as a person too. Also I feel the coaches can help me grow as a player and they will also make sure I'm on top of my academics which is always a good thing."
The Florida native made the trip up to State College just a few weeks ago earlier this month for an unofficial visit and a few different things caught his eye.
"I just wasn't expecting to be treated like that when I got there," Hussey said. "They've been wanting me to commit, but they just made it known that they want me, showing me a ton of love. They are also a program who has been on me since day one and it all just showed me that they always wanted me from the start and never switched up."
The 5-foot-11, 179-pound prospect is listed as an athlete per the Rivals.com database, however he will play defensive back once he arrives in State College next year.
"They want me to come in play defensive back and kick returner," he said.
Now Hussey is now the second Florida commitment in the class of 2023, joining the likes of quarterback Marcus Stokes, however he hopes he isn't the last as he plans on recruiting some other Florida guys to join him and Stokes.
"Of course I'll be recruiting some of my teammates," said Hussey. "I want some of my boys to come up there with me also, I can't just go up there solo."
Next up for Hussey is an official visit to campus the weekend of June 17th, where he hopes to get the full tour of the school and surrounding area.
"I'll be there June 17th," Hussey said. "I didn't get to see everything, that's why they wanted me to come on this official visit. They basically told me they will roll out the red carpet, show me Penn State and what else they have to offer."
EVALUATION
In order to learn more about what Hussey brings to the table, Nittany Nation spoke with local Florida recruiting analyst Marcus Benjamin of Football Hotbed to learn more about Hussey's game.
"Uber athletic talent. Better safety than a corner, but a player with range that can break on the ball in the air and make plays. He still needs to build his frame, but he had an unbelievable play in state championship game last year where he seemed to jump up about 3 feet in the air. Super underrated talent and a great kid."