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Blue-chip CB Aamaury Fountain flips to Florida from South Carolina
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Aamaury Fountain, a four-star cornerback from Georgia, has switched his commitment from South Carolina to Florida for the 2027 recruiting cycle. The 6-foot-3 defensive back was influenced by multiple visits to Gainesville and the coaching staff's engagement.
Florida football got one of its top defensive targets in the 2027 recruiting cycle, four-star cornerback Aamaury Fountain, to flip his commitment from the South Carolina Gamecocks to the Gators on Saturday.
The 6-foot-3-inch, 190-pound defensive back out of Warner Robbins (Georgia) Northside committed to South Carolina back on Jan. 2 but had kept an open mind about the Orange and Blue. Since giving the Gamecocks his word, he made four trips to Gainesville ā the first of which came just a bit over a week after his commitment.
"Coach (Jon) Sumrall told me the next time I come, the entire staff will know your name, and he wasn't lying," Fountain told Swamp247. "I walked in the entire staff meeting, everyone was at the door, everyone showed up. That was a great feeling."
One major draw for the Peach State product is the presence of cornerbacks coach Brandon Harris on the staff. Harris played for the Miami Hurricanes from 2008-10 and four seasons in the NFL ā three with the Houston Texans and one with the Tennessee Titans ā from 2011-2016. That experience could be very helpful for Fountain in achieving his aspirations.
"He played in college. He went through the college recruitment," Fountain said. "I know he knows what he's doing."
Fountain is the second cornerback to commit to Florida in the 2027 cycle, along with four-star Amare Nugent. He also joins five-star interior offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller, four-star quarterback Davin Davidson, four-star wide receiver Tramond Collins and three-star tight end Jackson Ballinger in the class.
Aamaury Fountain's recruiting summary
Fountain is ranked No.Ā 195 overall and No.Ā 26 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite, while the Rivals industry ranking has him at Nos.Ā 135 and 17, respectively.
Scouting analyst Gabe Brooks of 247Sports describes Fountain as a "taller, longer-framed modern corner prospect with ample developmental upside," who is an "above-average functional athlete who can stay sticky to multiple levels." He also notes that "2025 marked first season at corner after playing quarterback through sophomore campaign," but "despite relative newcomer status to the position, displays a natural, instinctive play style in coverage."
As for his projections, Brooks says that he has "room to enhance top-end speed" and that his "trajectory trends upward... as a P4-caliber corner who could become a quality starter with a ceiling beyond college."
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Q&A
Why did Aamaury Fountain flip his commitment from South Carolina to Florida?
Aamaury Fountain flipped his commitment due to positive experiences during his visits to Florida and the strong engagement from the coaching staff.
What are Aamaury Fountain's physical stats and background?
Aamaury Fountain is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound cornerback from Warner Robbins, Georgia, who was previously committed to South Carolina.
Who is the cornerbacks coach that influenced Aamaury Fountain's decision?
Cornerbacks coach Brandon Harris, who has NFL experience and played for the Miami Hurricanes, significantly influenced Aamaury Fountain's decision to join Florida.
