Lyons (Ga.) Four-star safety prospect Lagonza Hayward visited Florida State on Saturday during FSU’s junior day, and although he just started interacting with the Seminoles staff last week, he left with an offer from FSU.Hayward had never been on FSU’s campus before, but it was during his freshman year at camp. He described his visiting experience this time.”It’s been a smooth ride,” Hayward said of the visit. “It was a short drive for me, only three hours. I haven’t been here for a while, so it was kind of a ‘comeback’ deal.”Coming back for the first time in years, he said if he had any expectations and if FSU and its staff exceeded them.”Oh yeah, I didn’t expect coach, coach (Mike) Norvell to have that kind of energy, and he did. He definitely exceeded (expectations).Hayward explained what the whole visit had brought.”I didn’t know that coach Norvell was one to buy into the success of his players and what his players wanted. Then it hit me, so I was very happy with the offer.” The 6-foot-2, 190-pounddidn’t hear from Florida State until very recently, but defensive line coach Pat Surtain took the lead in recruiting him. The second-year coach warmed to Hayward during his visit, and he described the impression he got from meeting the former NFL standout.”I thought it was special because he played in the NFL. He’s Patrick Surtain,” Hayward insisted. “When I first met him, I was kind of star struck.””He’s cool, he’s a fun guy,” Hayward. continued on Surtain.” He caught a cold. It is easy to get along with him because his personality is close to mine. Then (defensive assistant) coach Drew (Andrew Wilson) is cool too.As for the FSU offer, he said it was extended just as he was about to leave. He explained his reaction to receiving it and whether it was expected when he had to leave.”I was just happy to be here because it’s my dream school,” Hayward said. “I was on my chin the whole time I was here. I was just happy to be here and then they made me an offer and that made it even more important.He listed Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and UCF as programs he has seriously considered in his recruitment thus far. He noted that FSU has only been in contact with him since Tuesday, but he revealed where FSU stands now that they are involved in his recruitment.”They’re there,” Hayward said of FSU. “This is my dream school. I never thought I would get an offer. Plus, it’s close to home. I’m just looking for more reasons to put them on the roster.”Hayward is a productive and talented quarterback in Toombs County, South Georgia. As for the Seminoles staff where he sees him playing the Garnet and Gold, Hayward said they like ‘ Buck’ as a safety. It most closely resembles the strong safety role in a traditional defensive high school. He was told that he can also play free safety, where he normally plays in high school.Hayward said he plans to return to Tallahassee in the spring for another visit. He plans to make his college decision at the start of the upcoming football season. 4,444 4,444 According to 247Sports.com, Hayward is the No. 12 safety in the class of 2025 and the No. 143 overall prospect..