It's another big weekend for the Florida Gators in recruiting as Billy Napier and crew are set to welcome north of 15 prospects on campus for their official visits in Gainesville.
Last year, one of the critiques of the safeties was that other than Trikweze Bridges, Florida didn't seem to have guys who were willing to come downhill to make a play. This weekend the Gators are hosting a prospect who seemingly wouldn't have that problem.
Florida Gators hosting Kaiden Hall on his official visit
Kaiden Hall is a 6'2" and 200-pound safety from Milton. He also doubles as a wildcat QB at times for Milton High School. Three of the four recruiting services list him in the top 200 overall, while 247 still has him as a three-star.
On film, what stands out for Hall is his ability and willingness to explode downhill to make a play. He doesn't hesitate and he doesn't wait for someone else to make the play. Once he identifies the ball carrier and the correct gap, he makes his move.
He does have pass coverage abilities, and he does, at times, bait the opposing QB into throws that he is able to make a play on.
His overall On3 composite ranking of 206th overall is probably fair. It wouldn't be shocking to see him get a bump with a big senior year once the pads are on, because he doesn't have the skillset that translates well during camp season.
Florida is mainly in a battle with Alabama to land Hall, with FSU also trying to hand around. Florida has been going after Hall hard since his freshman year and while this weekend is his official visit, Hall has been to Gainesville plenty of times over the years.
He might not be the flashiest or splashiest of players, but he is a willing playmaker who would slot well into the roster.