Florida State signed a five-star talent during the early signing period for the 2020 class, it just took until late January for that designation to be placed upon him. With the final release of the 247Sports.com rankings, Orlando (Fla.) Freedom cornerback Demorie Tate was rewarded his fifth star.

He is one of 32 five-star prospects in the 2020 class. He is ranked No. 22 overall.

Tate was ranked as a four-star prospect, No. 37 overall and as the No. 5 cornerback in the nation, prior to this update in the rankings.

For more on why he was moved up to five-star status, play the below clip (just audio) with 247Sports.com National Director of Scouting Barton Simmons and fellow 247Sports.com National Analyst Charles Power discussing Tate further:

It is the first time since the 2018 class that FSU is adding a five-star prospect.

FSU was in early on Tate, offering in April of 2018. The offer was extended by then area recruiter Odell Haggins.

FSU got Tate in for a camp visit that June and he committed at the conclusion of that visit.

The Seminoles were able to outlast some of the juggernauts of college football recruiting - Alabama, Georgia and more - to retain his commitment.

He signed with FSU on Dec. 19th, just a few days after his official visit to Tallahassee. That official visit provided a chance for Tate to learn more about new head coach Mike Norvell.

The complete updated Top247 is being released on Tuesday.