Mike Norvell and Florida State have added another defensive back from the transfer portal, as former Notre Dame cornerback Karson Hobbs has officially signed with FSU.
Hobbs is a 6-foot-1, 189-pounder from
Cincinnati, Ohio. In two seasons with Notre Dame, he totaled seven tackles, an interception, and a pass breakup. He was recruited as a safety and will look to solidify a role in FSU’s defensive back rotation. He has two years of eligibility remaining.
From his bio:
Played 16 games with one start over two seasons at Notre Dame…contributed seven tackles, one interception and one pass breakup in career…had five tackles and one interception over seven games in 2025…made first career start vs. Texas A&M and had career-high four tackles…earned first career interception in win over NC State…recorded two tackles and one pass breakup in nine game as true freshman in 2024…made two tackles vs. Virginia…registered pass breakup vs. Miami (Ohio)…top-50 cornerback nationally and top-25 player in Ohio by 247Sports out of Archbishop Moeller in Cincinnati…led team to regional championship in 2023.
