Florida Gators chasing elite recruiting class in Year 1 under Jon Sumrall

For much of the spring, the Tigers were considered the team to beat. But Florida’s work ultimately paid off.

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UF continues to stock up on blue-chip talent

“Development was a big thing in this decision,” Beard told Rivals. “That matters the most to me, and they develop running backs and get them to the next level. Coach Foster is a great coach, and my goal is to get to the NFL, and I feel he can help me do that.”

As was playing in the SEC.

“It is the SEC… that’s the biggest conference in college football,” he added. “That’s where you go to show what you can do. You play great competition every week, it is the best football every year, and you are seen when you play SEC football.”

The Gators are up to 14 commits in total now, with 11 ranking as either four- or five-star prospects. Five rank as a top-10 player at their respective positions.

That kind of talent acquisition, along with the early success they’ve had in the portal, will be a major key for turning the ship around in Gainesville.

Florida Gators commitments by position

Quarterback
Four-star Davin Davidson, No. 113 NATL. (No. 9 QB)

Running back
Four-star Andrew Beard, No. 165 NATL. (No. 9 RB)

Wide receiver
Four-star Tramond Collins, No. 115 NATL. (No. 20 WR)
Four-star Anthony Jennings, No. 291 NATL. (No. 44 WR)

Tight end
Four-star Jackson Ballinger, No. 398 NATL. (No. 24 TE)
Three-star Tommy Douglas, No. 694 NATL. (No. 35 TE)

Offensive lineFive-Star Plus+ Maxwell Hiller, No. 3 NATL. (No. 1 IOL)
Four-star Elijah Hutcheson, No. 91 NATL. (No. 7 OT)
Four-star Peyton Miller, No. 130 NATL. (No. 10 IOL)

Defensive line
Three-star Stive-Bentley Keumajou, No. 476 NATL. (No. 48 DL)
Three-star De’Voun Kendrick, No. 839 NATL. (No. 80 DL)

Cornerback
Four-star Aamaury Fountain, No. 133 NATL. (No. 18 CB)
Four-star Amare Nugent, No. 231 NATL. (No. 26 CB)

Safety
Three-star Kailib Dillard, No. 736 NATL. (No. 79 SAF)