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How did Florida do recruiting the top in-state prospects?

Kevin Duffey

By Kevin Duffey

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The Florida Gators secured two of the top four players in the state of Florida, but Florida State dominated with four of the top ten.

Of course, Florida’s haul of top in-state talent would have been better had top DE Byron Cowart signed with Florida rather than Auburn (assuming he sends in the LOI to Auburn).

The Top Ten Recruits From The State of Florida

  • Florida: 2 Signees (20%)
  • Florida State: 4 Signees (40%)
  • Auburn: 1 Signee1 (10%)
  • Alabama: 1 Signee (10%)
  • Clemson: 1 Signee (10%)
  • LSU: 1 Signee (10%)

Here are the top ten recruits in the state of Florida according to 247Sports:

FL Rank Stars Name Pos School
No. 1 5-star Martez Ivey OT Florida
No. 2 5-star Byron Cowart DE Auburn
No. 3 5-star Derwin James S Florida State
No. 4 5-star CeCe Jefferson DE Florida
No. 5 5-star Kevin Toliver II CB LSU
No. 6 5-star Calvin Ridley WR Alabama
No. 7 5-star Tarvarus McFadden CB Florida State
No. 8 5-star George Campbell WR Florida State
No. 9 5-star Deon Cain WR Clemson
No. 10 4-star Jacques Patrick RB Florida State

The Top 25 Recruits From The State of Florida

Outside the top ten, Florida secured a third top 25 player while Florida State upped their total of the top 25 Florida prospects to seven (28%). Clemson, Auburn, Alabama and West Virginia also had success recruiting the top athletes out of the sunshine state.

  • Florida: 3 Signees (12%)
  • Florida State: 7 Signees (28%)
  • Clemson: 3 Signees (12%)
  • Auburn: 2 Signees (8%)
  • Alabama: 2 Signees (8%)
  • LSU: 1 Signee (4%)
  • Ohio St: 1 Signee (4%)
  • Miami: 1 Signee (4%)
  • Notre Dame: 1 Signee (4%)
  • Texas: 1 Signee (4%)
  • Arkansas: 1 Signee (4%)
  • West Virginia: 2 Signees (8%)

Rankings from 247Sports

Kevin Duffey

A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.

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