Florida football lands commitment from blue-chip safety Kailib Dillard

TL;DR

Tulsa four-star safety Kailib Dillard has committed to the University of Florida, marking the Gators' 12th commitment of the recruiting cycle. He chose Florida over Georgia and Oregon, citing a strong personal connection with the program.

Key points

Kailib Dillard is a four-star safety from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He committed to the University of Florida on Tuesday.
Dillard chose Florida over Georgia and Oregon.
He is the Gators' 12th commitment of the recruiting cycle.
Dillard emphasized the personal connection with the Florida program.

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Tulsa (Oklahoma) Jenks four-star safety Kailib Dillard committed to the University of Florida on Tuesday.

Dillard is the Gators 12th commitment of the cycle and second on the day. Four-star offensive tackle Elijah Hutcheson committed earlier on Tuesday.

The 6-foot-2-inch, 170-pounder chose Florida over the Georgia Bulldogs and Oregon Ducks.

“My family and I had made the call this past Sunday, with me knowing how strong that connection was. I couldn’t get them off my mind,” Dillard said to Sam Spiegelman of Rivals. “What separates them was how much they valued me as a person. My wants and needs are for me to be great and thrive in their program.”

Dillard had 78 tackles, five interceptions, four pass breakups and one forced fumble in the 2025 season. The Gators offered him in January and hosted him on a spring visit.

“What put Florida over the edge for me was the scheme fit they have for defensive backs — it fits my playing style and how they set them up for success...” he said. “...The way they set their defensive backs up for success and how they can use them versatility-wise makes them a great scheme fit for me. Being able to play wherever on the field at all times.

"What most excites me is the energy (Sumrall) is bringing to this new team at Florida and how he is going to rebuild them back to the old Florida days.”

Recruiting Summary

Dillard is a three-star recruit everywhere but Rivals' standalone rankings. Rivals has him at No. 244 nationally and No. 24 among safeties in the class of 2027. 247Sports has Dillard at No. 473 overall and No. 46 at his position.