Florida lands 2027 commitment from 4-star LB out of Georgia
By Andrew Olson
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Florida has picked up a new blue-chip commitment for its 2027 recruiting class, the first full cycle for head coach Jon Sumrall and his staff.
Linebacker Ja’Bios Smith is the newest Gator pledge. After previously announcing a top five of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, Smith verbally committed to UF on Friday.
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Out of Swainsboro (Georgia) High School, Smith is listed as measuring 6-3 and 195 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, he is rated 4-stars, the No. 12 linebacker, No. 13 player in the Peach State and No. 142 prospect overall in the Class of 2027.
With Smith on board, Florida now has 17 commitments in a class that ranks No. 5 nationally on the Composite. Fans can get a preview of what Smith brings to The Swamp by checking out his highlights in the video below:
Newest #Gators commit Ja’bios Smith
— Dylan Olive (@DylanOlive_UF) May 29, 2026
🐊142 NATL | 12 LB | 13 GA
🐊Top-5 of Georgia, Texas Tech, Texas A&M & South Carolina
🐊160 tackles, 13 TFLs, 3 FFs in past 2 seasons. 791 yards & 15 TDs at RB
🐊State qualifier in triple jump, long jump & 4×100 meter
🐊Can MOVE at 6’3 195⬇️ pic.twitter.com/6kiwXOWWNv
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
