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Florida Gators land high-upside DL Cain Van Norden
TL;DR
The Florida Gators have secured a commitment from three-star defensive lineman Cain Van Norden for their 2027 recruiting class, choosing UF over Georgia, Ole Miss, and Maryland.
Key points
- Florida Gators secure commitment from Cain Van Norden
- Van Norden is a three-star defensive lineman
- He chose UF over Georgia, Ole Miss, and Maryland
- Florida's staff actively pursued him
- He is part of the 2027 recruiting class
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Florida Gators
Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators have added another piece to their 2027 recruiting class, landing a commitment from defensive lineman Cain Van Norden on Friday night.
The Bishop McNamara (Md.) three-star chose UF over Georgia, Ole Miss and Maryland, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett. Each of the four were set to get official visits this summer, but Van Norden has opted to lock in with the Gators.
Florida’s staff pushed for him as hard — or harder — than any of the other programs on his list. And that ultimately paid off.
“They’re recruiting me pretty hard, probably the hardest,” Van Norden told Gators Online earlier this month. “Everything is going well. (Defensive line) coach (Gerald) Chatman came up to see me a few weeks ago and then (assistant defensive line) coach (Jonathan) Saxton and the defensive coordinator (Brad White) came to see me last week, so we are building a strong relationship.”
The 6-foot-7, 265-pounder is new to football, primarily playing basketball for his high school before trying out the gridiron.
Once that happened, the offers started pouring in. He amassed more than 20 in total, and eventually took visits to Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Ole Miss, Georgia, and eventually Florida. The Gators now have their 15th commitment of the cycle and their 12th since April 1.
This developing story will be updated.
Q&A
Who is Cain Van Norden and what position does he play?
Cain Van Norden is a three-star defensive lineman from Bishop McNamara in Maryland.
Which schools were competing for Cain Van Norden's commitment?
Cain Van Norden chose the Florida Gators over Georgia, Ole Miss, and Maryland.
What impact does Cain Van Norden's commitment have on Florida Gators' recruiting?
Cain Van Norden's commitment adds depth and talent to the Florida Gators' 2027 recruiting class, showcasing their strong recruiting efforts.
