![Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier thanks his team for a good scrimmage after Blue beat Orange 34-0 as the Florida Gators scrimmaged themselves during the annual Orange and Blue spring game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL, Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2022. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2022Oca Orangeandbluegame](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/ca8ce4358f6019f70bdf0996e10314f4033332a7c2944932518d99b1de92af51.jpg "Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier thanks his team for a good scrimmage after Blue beat Orange 34-0 as the Florida Gators scrimmaged themselves during the annual Orange and Blue spring game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL, Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2022. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]2022Oca Orangeandbluegame")
Prospect #1: Eugene Wilson III – Athlete – Gaither high school
UPDATE: 4⭐️ Athlete, Eugene Wilson III has named Florida his leader.
— BeGatorsToday! (@BeGatorsToday) April 16, 2022
“After seeing the way they utilize their slot receiver,” Wilson said, “I feel like for sure they’re my top right now.” 🐊
Via - @Blake_Alderman / 247Sports. pic.twitter.com/JBFkGUgR9b
The first prospect who named UF their leader in recruiting was Eugene Wilson III, an athlete from Tampa Bay, Florida. The first thing of note would be the fact that, if recruited, Florida football could keep Eugene in state and gain a utility man at whatever position they see fit. At the moment, he is viewed as a true slot receiver, however, was initially recruited as a DB, so it could go one way or another. Wilson had a phenomenal 2021-2022 season, wracking up the following:
- 11 games played (all for varsity)
- 62 receptions for 925 yards and 7 touchdowns
- 14.9 YPR & 67-yard touchdown
His highlight reel is something to behold as well, as he is extremely shifty and quick, which makes his highlights enormously impressive to watch. Take a look:
Top 10 Player In Tampa Bay
— BCP SPORTS (@BigCountyPreps1) November 30, 2021
Eugene Wilson III, Gaither 2023 ATH 5-10/165-175
Quickness and speed.
Excellent ball skills.
Instinctive player.@GaitherFootbal1 @CoachGolesh @LiamCoen @Coach_Leb pic.twitter.com/vDe0SG6upd