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There’s much work left to do for first-year coach Jim McElwain this recruiting season in Gainesville.
Last in the the SEC during the dead period with just eight commits, the Gators expect to sign at least twice that in February.
Here’s a review of Florida’s strengths heading into bowl week after the holiday and a few predictions on where the Gators could end up in February. We use 247Sports’ team rankings and individual composite player lists to determine grades:
Current standing
- National recruiting rank: 76th
- SEC recruiting rank: 14th
- Number of commits or signees: 8
Signed, sealed, delivered
- None
Notable hard commits
- Derrick Dillon, ATH, Franklinton, La. (Four-star)
- Daniel Imatorbhebhe, TE, Suwanee, Ga. (Three-star)
Remaining primary targets
- Martez Ivey, OL, Apopka, Fla. (Five-star)
- Byron Cowart, DE, Seffner, Fla. (Five-star)
- CeCe Jefferson, DE, Glen Saint Mary, Fla. (Five-star)
Signing Day surprise
- Florida’s hoping Ivey chooses the Gators soon which could create a domino effect for several other in-state five-star prospects. Florida will likely sign 20 players this class and more than half will be sought-after prospects, catapulting McElwain’s team into the top half of the season by National Signing Day.
