Q&A with Florida State 4-star safety commit Darryl "Tre" Bell

Florida State has already secured a legendary recruiting class in the 2026 cycle with a couple of commitments from some highly-touted prospects such as five-star quarterback Brady Smigiel, four-star wide receiver Darryon Williams, four-star wide receiver Efrem White, four-star safety Darryl Bell, and three-star safety Tedarius Hughes.

The recruiting class ranks second-best in the country according to the 2026 247Sports Composite rankings. While I realize that fans are more concerned about the 2025 recruiting class now, it is still great to see the Seminoles succeeding on the recruiting trail.

We at ChopChat conducted a Q&A with the four-star safety commit Darryl "Tre" Bell from Barbara Goleman High School in Hialeah, Florida.

Q: How was your recent visit to Florida State? Did anything stand out to you?

A: "The most recent visit was amazing, I loved the atmosphere and hospitality as always."

Q: Do you have any games this season at Florida State that you want to go to this season?

A: "Yes, I will be going to a game in September. I don't know which one yet but I know FSU is going to always put on a show."

Q: I know that you have a relationship with Coach Shannon, how has your relationship been with defensive back coach Patrick Surtain Sr?

A: "The relationship with Coach Pat is getting stronger and stronger knowing that will be my coach in the future."

Q: As you enter your junior season, what is something that you are trying to focus on?

A: "Three things that I'll be focusing on this year are staying healthy, performing at 100%, and making history at Barbara Goleman."

It was great to connect with Bell as he enters his junior season at Barbara Goleman High School. Be sure to go follow him on his Twitter (X) account here.