Safid Deen

Democrat staff writer

ORLANDO — The Florida State football team looks like it will be in good hands with Malik Henry at the helm of the offense.

And he’s ready to make an impact for the Seminoles immediately.

Henry, FSU’s longtime quarterback commit, threw two touchdowns and kicker commit Ricky Aguayo added two field goals to give Team Highlight a 27-0 victory over Team Armour in the Under Armour All-America game on Saturday at the Citrus Bowl Stadium.

“I don’t plan on redshirting at all,” Henry told the Tallahassee Democrat after the game.

He and Aguayo, younger brother of current FSU kicker Roberto Aguayo, will enroll into FSU on Sunday and begin their careers as Seminoles.

“I take my drive down there (Sunday) to start this journey,” said Henry, who plans to battle Sean Maguire, J.J. Cosentino and Deondre Francois for playing time as a true freshman.

Added Aguayo: “Going into next season, we have a great class. I wouldn’t be surprised if we win a national championship.”

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Henry may or may not be in FSU’s quarterback battle next season, but he’ll have an opportunity to play in FSU’s spring game in April. Francois redshirted as a freshman in 2015, Cosentino did the previous season and Jameis Winston redshirted in 2012 under coach Jimbo Fisher — making Henry’s optimism to play as a true freshman look bleak.

“I just want to work hard, get out there and hopefully win the job,” Henry said.

Henry and Aguayo were two of six commits representing Florida State’s 2016 recruiting class in the showcase.

The Seminoles added a coveted member to its recruiting haul after the game in four-star linebacker Keion Joyner from Havelock, North Carolina.

“I just got tired about being hassled about it and just people asking me,” said Joyner, who added his connection with FSU defensive ends/outside linebacker coach Brad Lawing was instrumental in his recruitment.

FSU’s class is now ranked second nationally behind LSU, according to 247Sports. National Signing Day is Feb 3.

Henry played the best out of the six quarterbacks in the game, completing 9 of 12 passes for 75 yards.

He stood talk in the pocket before taking a hit and delivering an 11-yard pass to Oregon commit Eddie McDoom for a 12-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

The play was set up by a special teams miscue after Florida defensive back commit Chauncey Gardner fumbled a punt. On the previous play, Henry fumbled a snap on third down and fell on it to avoid a turnover.

Henry finished up his last high school football game with an 8-yard touchdown to A.J. Brown in the fourth quarter.

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“I just wanted to go out there and have some fun,” he said. “It was my last high school game and that was my main goal.”

Five-star commit Levonta Taylor, the No. 1 player cornerback commit in the nation, returned three punts for 64 yards, three tackles and a pass breakup in the victory.

“I just can’t wait to go in and work, and win a national championship,” said Taylor, who has been committed to FSU since April.

FSU offensive lineman commit Baveon Johnson played the whole game at center, tight end commit Naseir Upshur had a 6-yard catch, and kicker commit Logan Tyler also participated in the game. All three players plan to enroll in the summer.

“I’m very, very, very excited,” said Johnson, who is rated as the No. 1 center in the country. “I’m ready. That’s what I got to say. I’m ready.”