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Florida football gets commitment from coveted 2027 TE Tommy Douglas
TL;DR
Florida football secured a commitment from three-star tight end Tommy Douglas for the 2027 recruiting class. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound prospect chose Florida over 25 offers, including top SEC schools like Alabama and Vanderbilt.
Key points
- Tommy Douglas is a three-star tight end from Princeton, New Jersey.
- He committed to Florida football for the 2027 recruiting cycle.
- Douglas had 25 total offers, including Alabama and Vanderbilt.
- He had a breakout junior year with 33 receptions for 640 yards.
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Tommy Douglas
Florida football added its seventh commitment for the 2027 recruiting cycle on Thursday with a verbal pledge from three-star tight end Tommy Douglas.
The 6-foot-4, 235-pound prospect out of Princeton (New Jersey) Hun School chose Florida from a list of 25 total offers, including six other SEC schools — most notably the Vanderbilt Commodores and Alabama Crimson Tide, who had 10.9% and 9.3% chances to land him, respectively, according to Rivals. The Penn State Nittany Lions (18.1%) had led the way while Florida only had a 4.2% chance before the commitment was announced.
Douglas made a multi-day trip to Gainesville at the end of March during spring practice season and had otherwise kept his recruitment low-key until the announcement.
The Garden State product played more on the defensive side of the ball earlier in his prep career, but a breakout during his junior year, in which he hauled in 33 receptions for 640 yards and seven touchdowns, cemented him as an offensive talent.
The young prospect is the son of Joe Douglas, who is currently the senior personnel director for the Philadelphia Eagles. Florida's current General Manager, Dave Caldwell, held that same job for the Eagles from 2022 to 2025 before coming to Gainesville; Tommy's father had served in a senior scouting role during that stretch.
The younger Douglas joins fellow three-star tight end Jackson Ballinger in Florida's 2027 class, among others — the rest of whom are all blue-chip recruits.
Tommy Douglas' recruiting summary
Q&A
What are the details of Tommy Douglas's commitment to Florida football?
Tommy Douglas, a three-star tight end from Princeton, New Jersey, committed to Florida football for the 2027 recruiting class after visiting Gainesville during spring practice.
Which schools were competing for Tommy Douglas before he chose Florida?
Before committing to Florida, Tommy Douglas had offers from 25 schools, with notable interest from Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Penn State.
What were Tommy Douglas's stats during his junior year?
In his junior year, Tommy Douglas recorded 33 receptions for 640 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his offensive talent.