How did Florida do recruiting the top in-state prospects?
Florida didn’t have to look far to sign its quarterback of the future.
The Gators signed two of the top 10 recruits in the state of Florida, including QB Feleipe Franks, ranked No. 9 in 247sports.com’s composite rankings.
Who signed Top 10 recruits from Florida
- Florida: 2 signees (20 percent)
- Florida State: 2 signees (20 percent)
- Auburn: 1 signee (10 percent)
- Clemson: 1 signee (10 percent)
- Georgia: 1 signee (10 percent)
- LSU: 1 signee (10 percent)
- Ohio State: 1 signee (10 percent)
- Ole Miss: 1 signee (10 percent)
Here are the top 10 recruits in the state of Florida according to 247Sports:
FL Rank | Stars | Name | Pos | School |
---|---|---|---|---|
No. 1 | 5-star | Shea Patterson | QB | Ole Miss |
No. 2 | 5-star | Nick Bosa | DE | Ohio State |
No. 3 | 5-star | Isaac Nauta | TE | Georgia |
No. 4 | 4-star | Baveon Johnson | C | Florida State |
No. 5 | 4-star | Nate Craig-Myers | CB | Auburn |
No. 6 | 4-star | Chauncey Gardner | CB | Florida |
No. 7 | 4-star | Saivion Smith | CB | LSU |
No. 8 | 4-star | Brian Burns | DE | Florida State |
No. 9 | 4-star | Feleipe Franks | QB | Florida |
No. 10 | 4-star | Trayvon Mullen | DB | Clemson |
Breaking down the Top 25
Outside of the top 10, the Gators lost a key in-state recruit when No. 11-ranked Shavar Manuel, a four-star defensive tackle, decommitted Wednesday morning and chose rival Florida State. But the Gators signed one other prospect in the Top 25: Freddie Wain, a 6-1 receiver rated No. 22 overall in the state.
Here’s a breakdown of where the Top 25 recruits in Florida are headed.
- Florida: 3 signees
- Florida State: 6 signees
- Auburn: 2 signees
- Clemson: 2 signees
- Georgia: 1 signee
- LSU: 2 signees
- Miami: 3 signees
- Ohio State: 3 signees
- Ole Miss: 1 signee
- Southern Cal: 1 signee
- Tennessee: 1 signee