4-star Florida DL commits to Gators over Florida State, Texas
By Andrew Olson
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Florida picked up a big addition for its 2026 recruiting class on Wednesday. Blue-chip defensive lineman Kendall Guervill has pledged to play for Billy Napier‘s program.
Out of Fort Myers (Florida) High School, Guervil measures 6-5, 310 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, he is currently rated 4-stars, the No. 19 defensive lineman, No. 19 player in the state of Florida and No. 146 prospect overall in the Class of 2026.
A talented Sunshine State lineman with Guervil’s size is guaranteed to attract lots of interest. He picked up scholarship offers from 28 programs during his recruitment.
Guervil narrowed things to Florida, Florida State and Texas for Wednesday’s commitment ceremony. He cited the UF staff as a leading reason the Gators won out.
Ever since my freshman year, I’ve been able to build a relationship with the staffs and get to know the players there,” Guervil told Nick Wilson of the USA TODAY Florida Network. “I have a great connection and relationship with coach Billy (Napier), and (defensive line coach Gerald) Chatman came my sophomore year, and since then we’ve been building a great relationship, also with (assistant D-line coach Jeremy) Patterson.
BOOM! 4⭐️ DT Kendall Guervil commits to Florida.
— Nick Wilson (@NickWilsonUSAT) July 2, 2025
The No. 2 DT in the USA TODAY FL Top 100 picked the Gators over Texas & FSU.
Guervil is the 14th commit for Billy Napier & Co. since the start of June. Them Gator Boys are HOT this summer!
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With Guervil on board, Florida’s 2026 recruiting class is up to 15 verbal commitments with a national ranking of No. 14 on the Composite. Twelve of those commitments came in the month of June.
Gator fans who don’t already follow Fort Myers follow can see what Guervil brings to The Swamp by checking out his Hudl highlight reel below:
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