Florida Football is finally gaining some momentum in recruiting

It's no secret that Florida Football hs been lagging behind in recruiting for their class of 2025. Ranked 15th in the SEC, the Billy Napier and crew have their work cut out for them.

But the Gators are starting making some noise on the recruiting trail and landed three commitments on Wednesday, with hopes that things are really picking up steam.

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First, we've got Joe Hamilton back in the mix as the Director of Scouting and Recruiting Relations. His return is already shaking things up. Michael Fasusi, a five-star offensive tackle from Texas, made a surprise visit to the Grill in the 'Ville event. Now, Fasusi had previously left Florida out of his top five, but it looks like Hamilton's return might be able to change things.

Fasusi's got some pretty impressive rankings. He's a five-star recruit according to most services and is ranked as the 12th best overall player in the 2025 class. While Texas is still the favorite to land him, Florida's back in the conversation. Fasusi's keeping an eye on the Gators this season, so things could get interesting.

The Gators landed three commitments in quick succession, and one of them is a real head-turner. Demetres Samuel, a four-star athlete from Palm Bay, flipped his commitment from Syracuse to Florida. This kid's a playmaker in all three phases of the game and has some serious ball-hawking skills as a defensive back.

Then we've got Joseph Mbatchou, a defensive lineman who's never played organized football before. The Gators are taking a chance on this 6'6", 285-pound former basketball player. It's a classic Billy Napier move, looking for that diamond in the rough.

Lastly, Devin Jackson, a three-star safety from Orlando, committed to the 2026 class. This kid's got size at 6'2" and 195 pounds, and he put up some solid numbers last season.

So, what does all this mean? It looks like the Gators are mixing it up with their recruiting strategy. They're going after top-tier talent like Fasusi, flipping commits like Samuel, and taking calculated risks on high-upside players like Mbatchou. It's an aggressive approach that could pay off big time if these players pan out.

One thing's for sure – Florida's recruiting is heating up, and it's going to be exciting to see how these new commits develop.