Florida Gators Football Recruiting

Florida v Florida State

Gators surging for five-star safety as August commitment date is set

Cameron Wilhorn
|

The biggest recruiting steals of Billy Napier’s tenure

Florida gaining ground in SEC battle for No. 1 ranked Tight End and 2-Sport Star

ESPN high on Florida commit that other services remain cool on

Sep 16, 2023; Gainesville, Florida, USA;  Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Gators were in the mix — but these two recruits chose differently

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Orange & Blue Spring Game

Billy Napier clears up the rumors surrounding Gators and 5-star WR Dallas Wilson

Corey Long
|

Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Aidan Mizell (11) scores a touchdown during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Florida’s 2023 recruiting class: Overhyped or overlooked?

Benjamin Henderson
|

James Johnson, a defensive lineman for the North Fort Myers High School football team practices on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Florida fans were right about a 5-star Georgia flip but to wrong school

Benjamin Henderson
|
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier on the sidelines late in the game. The annual Florida vs Georgia football game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, Saturday, October 27, 2023. Georgia walked away with a final score of 43 to 20. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]

New Gator pledge immediately plummets in recruiting rankings

Benjamin Henderson
|
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is congratulated by Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier after a series during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 19, 2024 against the Kentucky Wildcats. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Gators leapfrog rivals in rankings after Heze Kent joins the class

Benjamin Henderson
|
Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is presented the Gasparilla Bowl championship trophy after the win against the Tulane Green Wave at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Gator fans buzzing after Heze Kent becomes second major commitment in two days

Alexis Farinacci
|

Florida Orange & Blue Spring Game

Gators land commit with once-in-a-generation athletic traits

Cameron Wilhorn
|

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier runs out of the tunnel with the team as fireworks and fire shoot out of towers before the start of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 5, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Social media lights up after KJ Ford joins the Gators

Alexis Farinacci
|

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier waits for his players during Gator Walk before Florida takes in Florida State at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 25, 2023. [Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun]

Florida flips the script with major EDGE commitment for 2026

Benjamin Henderson
|
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has words with an official during the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Recruiting insiders divided on Florida’s shot at elite EDGE

Benjamin Henderson
|
Ole Miss v Florida

Gators gaining steam to steal elite prospect from Georgia

Alexis Farinacci
|
Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Four‑star EDGE whiff stalls Florida’s 2026 class momentum

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier runs onto the field before the start of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, September 7, 2024 against the Samford Bulldogs. The Gators won 45-7. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators aim to revive the legendary Lakeland pipeline with key addition

Benjamin Henderson
|

😴🏈🔥Don't Sleep On Me Player Of The Game Highlights Malik Morris Lakeland Vs Miami Central 🔥🏈😴
Icon / VideoCreated with Sketch.

Gators win big as top Florida DB commits to Billy Napier’s squad

Alexis Farinacci
|

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier claps his hands at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024 after the Gators defeated the Rebels 24-17 [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida loses DL to Ohio State and its next target now glaringly obvious

Benjamin Henderson
|
Baton Rouge Dunham (LA) 2027 QB Elijah Haven at UA Next Future 50 | Offensive Team MVP
Icon / VideoCreated with Sketch.

Florida’s authentic approach wins big praise from the No. 1 QB in America

Alexis Farinacci
|
Nov 5, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA;  Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on in the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Early Florida DL pledge bolts for Big Ten powerhouse

Benjamin Henderson
|
Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Florida enters final showdown for must-land four-star EDGE

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Orange & Blue Spring Game

Another blue-chip player buys into Billy Napier’s vision

Alexis Farinacci
|

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier shakes hands with fans during Gator Walk before the start of the game against the UCF Knights at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 5, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Massive four-star DL headlines hectic day for Florida recruiting

Benjamin Henderson
|

Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier stands on the sidelines during the first quarter of a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

A rollercoaster recruiting day leaves Florida both winning and losing

Benjamin Henderson
|
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier reacts to a call during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

NIL drama intensifies with Gators losing ground on five-star target

Benjamin Henderson
|
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on during spring football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 6, 2025. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida making final stand to secure four-star DL

Benjamin Henderson
|