Florida is set to produce another elite group of wide receivers in the 2027 football recruiting class, highlighted by top talents like Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith. The USA Today Florida Network has released its pre-spring top 100 recruits list for 2027.
Key points
Florida produces elite wide receivers
Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith are top recruits
USA Today Florida Network releases top 100 list
Florida has a history of producing NFL talent
2027 class expected to be strong
Carnell TateJeremiah SmithMalachi ToneyIMG Academy
It's nothing new. Florida has always produced elite skill position players. Pro Football Hall of Famers Michael Irvin, Andre Johnson, Isaac Bruce and Devin Hester are some of the talented players to come from Florida.
The class of 2027 is shaping up to be another elite wide receiver group from the Sunshine State.
For proof, look no further than the USA Today Florida Network pre-spring top 100. The top 100 is USA Today's annual list of the top senior recruits in the state.
Carol City wide receiver Nick Lennear, shown playing for Miami Northwestern in 2025, is the No. 3 player on the USA Today Florida Network top 100. Lennear is committed to Miami.
Carol City wide receiver Nick Lennear, shown playing for Miami Northwestern in 2025, is the No. 3 player on the USA Today Florida Network top 100. Lennear is committed to Miami.
Five of the top nine players on the list are wide receivers. The group is led by (No. 3), and IMG's Eric McFarland (No. 4) and Osani Gayles (No. 7). St. Thomas Aquinas standout Julius Jones (No. 8) and Godby's (No. 9) also are in the top 10.
Q&A
Who are the top wide receiver recruits in Florida for 2027?
The top wide receiver recruits include Carnell Tate from IMG Academy and Jeremiah Smith from Chaminade-Madonna.
What is the significance of the USA Today Florida Network's top 100 recruits list?
The list highlights the best senior football recruits in Florida, showcasing the state's continued production of elite talent.
Which Florida high school has produced notable NFL players?
Schools like IMG Academy and Chaminade-Madonna have produced notable NFL players, including Michael Irvin and Andre Johnson.
What impact do Florida recruits have on college football?
Florida recruits, particularly elite wide receivers, significantly impact college football by enhancing team performance and competitiveness.
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St. Thomas Aquinas All-American offensive tackle Mark Matthews is No. 1 on the top 100. Matthews is the first offensive lineman to start the year atop the USA Today Florida top 100.
No. 1-10
St. Thomas Aquinas OL Mark Matthews in a preseason game against Cardinal Mooney, Aug. 15, 2025.
St. Thomas Aquinas OL Mark Matthews in a preseason game against Cardinal Mooney, Aug. 15, 2025.
1. Mark Matthews, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 6-foot-5Ā½, 300 pounds
Position: Offensive tackle
Top offers: Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas A&M
2. Zyron Forstall, IMG
Height, weight: 6-foot-3Ā½, 225 pounds
Position: Edge
Verbal commitment: Texas A&M
3. Nick Lennear, Carol City
Height, weight: 5-foot-11Ā½, 165 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Verbal commitment: Miami
4. Eric McFarland III, IMG WR
Height, weight: 5-foot-8, 177 pounds
Position:
Scheduled official visits: Georgia, Ohio State, Texas A&M, USC
5. Aaryn Washington. IMG
Height, weight: 5-foot-11Ā½, 152 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Verbal commitment: USC
6. Kaden Henderson, Jesuit
Height, weight: 6-foot-1Ā½, 218 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Scheduled official visits: Miami, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Texas A&M
7. Osani Gayles, IMG
Height, weight: 5-foot-11Ā½, 185 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Scheduled official visits: Alabama, Tennessee, USC
8. Julius Jones, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 175 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Scheduled official visits: Florida, Miami, Notre Dame, Oregon
9. Jamarin Simmons, Godby
Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Scheduled official visits: Clemson, Florida State
10. Censere Gaylord, IMG
Height, weight: 6-foot, 160 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visits: Auburn, Washington
No. 11-20
Cardinal Mooney quarterback Davin Davidson (4) passes during Friday night's game. Cardinal Mooney hosted True North Academy on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Sarasota.
Cardinal Mooney quarterback Davin Davidson (4) passes during Friday night's game. Cardinal Mooney hosted True North Academy on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Sarasota.
11. Amare Nugent, American Heritage
Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 175 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Verbal commitment: Florida
12. Amarri Irvin, IMG
Height, weight: 6-foot, 220 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Verbal commitment: Notre Dame
13. Jamar Thompson, West Boca
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 305 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Top offers: Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Oregon
14. Sean Tatum, John Carroll Catholic
Height, weight:
Position: Interior Offensive Line
Verbal commitment: Miami
15. Zayden Gamble, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 190 pounds
Position: Safety
Scheduled official visits: Florida, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State
16. Zion White, IMG
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 199 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Scheduled official visits: Cal, North Carolina
17. Davin Davidson, Cardinal Mooney
Height, weight: 6-foot-6Ā½, 215 pounds
Position: Quarterback
Verbal commitment: Florida
18. DeMarcus DeRoche, Cardinal Gibbons
Height, weight: 6-foot-4Ā½, 215 pounds
Position: Tight End
Verbal commitment: Miami
19. Wyatt Smith, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 6-foot-6, 235 pounds
Position: Edge
Scheduled official visit: Missouri
20. Tramond Collins, Cottondale
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 183 pounds
Position: Athlete
Verbal commitment: Florida
No. 21-30
Columbia WR Kyren Caldwell evades a tackle after a catch during a District 4A Regional semifinal football game at Choctaw.
Columbia WR Kyren Caldwell evades a tackle after a catch during a District 4A Regional semifinal football game at Choctaw.
21. Stive-Bentley Keumajou Yondui, Coral Gables
Height, weight:
Position: Defensive Line
Scheduled official visits: Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Syracuse
22. Wonderful "Champ" Monds IV, Vero Beach
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 224 pounds
Position: Quarterback
Top offers: Florida, Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State
23. Kamauri Whitfield, The First Academy
Height, weight: 5-foot-10Ā½, 185 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visits: Florida, Nebraska, Oregon, Virginia Tech
24. Bryce Williams, Western
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 175 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visit: Nebraska
25. Reed Ramsier, The First Academy
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 290 pounds
Position: Offensive Line
Scheduled official visits: Auburn, Clemson, Texas
26. Fred Ards III, Jones
Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 225 pounds
Position: Edge
Scheduled official visits: Alabama, Florida, Florida State, South Carolina, Texas A&M
27. Kyren Caldwell, Columbia
Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Top offers: Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, UCF
28. Desmond Malpress, Atlantic Coast
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 205 pounds
Position: Edge
Scheduled official visits: Florida State, Georgia Tech, Syracuse
29. Larry Moon III, IMG
Height, weight: 5-foot-11Ā½, 185 pounds
Position: Saftey
Top offers: Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State
30. Kanelius Purdy, Lake Wales
Height, weight: 6-foot, 190 pounds
Position: Athlete
Scheduled official visit: UCF
No. 31-40
Lakeland's Santana Harvey rushes the quarterback against Miami Northwestern on Saturday night in the Kickoff Classic at Vero Beach High School.
Lakeland's Santana Harvey rushes the quarterback against Miami Northwestern on Saturday night in the Kickoff Classic at Vero Beach High School.
31. Mekhi Williams, Lennard
Height, weight: 6-foot-2Ā½, 160 pounds
Position: Safety
Verbal commitment: Florida State
32. Elias Pearl, Port Charlotte
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Scheduled official visits: Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss
33. Jaylyn Jones, McArthur
Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 182 pounds
Position: Safety
Verbal commitment: Miami
34. Santana Harvey, Lakeland
Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 220 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Scheduled official visits: Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech
35. Trae Proctor, American Heritage
Height, weight: 6-foot-4Ā½, 213 pounds
Position: Tight End
Verbal commitment Auburn
36. Andre Hyppolite, North Miami Beach
Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 180 pounds
Position: Safety
Scheduled official visit: Minnesota
37. Kaiden Robinson-Vickers, Dunnellon DL
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 260 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Scheduled official visits: Miami, Mississippi State, NC State, UCF
38. Turmarian Moreland, Palm Beach Lakes
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 170 pounds
Position: Athlete
Scheduled official visits: Auburn, Georgia, Virginia Tech
39. Charles Woodson Jr., Lake Nona
Height, weight: 5-foot-10Ā½, 170 pounds
Position: Safety
Top offers: Florida State, Georgia Tech, Michigan, Ole Miss, Oregon
40. AhāMari Stevens, Edison
Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Verbal commitment: Miami
No. 41-50
Booker won the Class 3A-Region 3 football title over Nature Coast 50-14 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Booker defensive tackle Maleek Lee follows the runner.
Booker won the Class 3A-Region 3 football title over Nature Coast 50-14 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. Booker defensive tackle Maleek Lee follows the runner.
41. Charles Roberts, IMG
Height, weight: 6-foot, 180 pounds
Position: Safety
Verbal comnitment: North Carolina
42. Tyler Alexander, Palm Beach Central
Height, weight: 6-foot-3Ā½, 315 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Scheduled official visits: Florida, Georgia, Texas
43. Liufau Loumoli, IMG
Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 210 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Top offers: Florida, Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, USC
44. Anthony Cavallaro, Indian Rocks Christian
Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 229 pounds
Position: Edge
Verbal commitment: Florida State
45. Jordan Young, Lakeland
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visit: Pitt
46. Maleek Lee, Booker
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 270 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Scheduled official visit: Florida
47. Theo Wilson, Armwood
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 225 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Scheduled official visits: Missouri, Virginia
48. Errol Demontagnac, Armwood
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 290 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Top offers: Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Virginia Tech
49. Tranard Roberts. Villages Charter
Height, weight: 5-foot-11Ā½, 195 pounds
Position: Running Back
Scheduled official visit: Florida
50. Drew Sapp, Lakeland
Height, weight: 6-foot-2Ā½, 235 pounds
Position: Edge
Top offers: Colorado, Mississippi State, Pitt, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest
No. 51-60
Vero Beach linebacker Deion Jackson (9), shown here playing for Legacy High School in 2025, is No. 5 on the pre-spring top 100.
Vero Beach linebacker Deion Jackson (9), shown here playing for Legacy High School in 2025, is No. 5 on the pre-spring top 100.
51. Jacob Thomas, Flanagan
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 160 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Verbal commitment: Pitt
52. Carl Jones Jr., Tampa Catholic
Height, weight: 6-foot, 155 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visits: UCF, UConn, USF, Wake Forest
53. Jaden Carey, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 6-foot, 165 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Top offers: Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State
54. Trevoris Finley, Carol City
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 240 pounds
Position: Edge
Scheduled official visit: Miami
55. Deion Jackson, Vero Beach
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 215 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Top offers: Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, Miami, Syracuse
56. Kaleb Exume, Cardinal Mooney
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 310 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Top offers: Indiana, Louisville, UCF
57. Tāari Miller, Miami Central
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 180 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visits: Mississippi State, Missouri
58. Austin Coles, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 195 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Scheduled official visit: Kentucky
59. Otha Thomas IV, Pine Forest
Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 170 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Top offers: Kansas State, North Carolina, UCF
60. Brooklyn Maxey, Carrollwood Day
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 215 pounds
Position: Athlete
Scheduled official visits: Alabama, Louisville, Kansas State, Kentucky
No. 61-70
Kevin Verpaele of Merritt Island is pressured by Titusvilleās Eli Russell during their game October 17, 2025. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK
Kevin Verpaele of Merritt Island is pressured by Titusvilleās Eli Russell during their game October 17, 2025. Craig Bailey, FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK
61. Anthony Jennings, Dillard
Height, weight: 6-foot, 165 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Top offers: Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia
62. Jayvon Dawson, Santaluces
Height, weight: 6-foot-3Ā½, 215 pounds
Position: Edge
Scheduled official visit: North Carolina
63. Brian Dillard, The First Academy
Height, weight: 6-foot, 165 pounds
Position: Athlete
Top offers: Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Pitt, Virginia Tech
64. James Perrone, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 6-foot-1Ā½, 180 pounds
Position: Quarterback
Verbal commitment: USF
65. Temorris Campbell Jr., Carol City
Height, weight: 6-foot-1 210 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Scheduled official visits: Wake Forest, Virginia Tech
66. Kevin Verpaele, Merritt Island
Height, weight: 6-foot-2Ā½, 197 pounds
Position: Quarterback
Verbal commitment: Pitt
67. Caleb Saint Fleur, McArthur
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 230 pounds
Position: Edge
Top offers: Louisville, Georgia State, Middle Tennessee State
68. Braylyn Simmons, Mainland
Height, weight: 6-foot, 180 pounds
Position: Athlete
Top offers: Florida State, Pitt
69. Connail Jackson, Cardinal Mooney
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds
Position: Running Back
Scheduled official visit: Virginia Tech
70. Zaquan Linton, Palm Beach Central
Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 293 pounds
Position: Offensive Tackle
Verbal commitment: Miami
No. 71-80
West Boca safety Damari Jerry (2) walks up to the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of a 35-0 victory over Western on Oct. 3, 2025, in Boca Raton, FL.
West Boca safety Damari Jerry (2) walks up to the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of a 35-0 victory over Western on Oct. 3, 2025, in Boca Raton, FL.
71. Sherrod Gourdine, McArthur
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 177 pounds
Position: Athlete
Verbal commitment: Miami
72. Tripp Keller, Jesuit
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 205 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Verbal commitment: Duke
73. Alan Blackshere, Carol City
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 198 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Top offers: Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Oklahoma, Oregon
74. Terrell Pinkney, Trinity Christian
Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 190 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Top offers: Georgia Tech, Michigan, Michigan State, Pitt, SMU
75. Davion Crumitie, Rickards
Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 160 pounds
Position: Athlete
Scheduled official visits: Kansas State, Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech
76. Damari Jerry, West Boca
Height, weight: 6-foot, 170 pounds
Position: Safety
Top offers: Auburn, Florida State, Indiana, Miami, Penn State
77. Angelo Smith, Chaminade-Madonna
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds
Position: Safety
Verbal commitment: Ohio State
78. Semajay Robinson, Dillard
Height, weight: 6-foot-2Ā½, 190 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Verbal commitment: Penn State
79. Ezekial Burgess, Navarre
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 195 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visit: Georgia Tech
80. Logan Flaherty, Port Charlotte
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 183 pounds
Position: Quarterback
Verbal commitment: UCF
No. 81-90
Crestview QB Zy Tassin looks for a receiver during the Choctaw Crestview football game at Crestview.
Crestview QB Zy Tassin looks for a receiver during the Choctaw Crestview football game at Crestview.
81. Nino Joseph, St. John Neumann
Height, weight: 5-foot-7, 170 pounds
Position: Running Back
Top offers: Boston College, Pitt, Purdue, UNLV
82. Tyler Reid, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 5-foot-7, 165 pounds
Position: Running Back
Verbal commitment: Pitt
83. JiāKoi Highsmith, Archbishop McCarthy
Height, weight: 6-foot-1Ā½, 210 pounds
Position: Edge/Linebacker
Top offers: Pitt, Syracuse, UCF
84. Sean Thompson, St. Thomas Aquinas
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 180 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Top offers: Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Miami, Ole Miss, Texas A&M
85. Dorien Irving-Jones, Venice
Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 180 pounds
Position: Running Back
Top offers: Florida State, Louisville, UCF, Wake Forest
86. Kaden Howard, Miami Palmetto
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 155 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Verbal commitment: Nebraska
87. Kelsey Gerald, Santaluces
Height, weight: 5-foot-10Ā½, 195 pounds
Position: Running Back
Scheduled official visits: Indiana, Kentucky
88. Marcus Small, First Coast
Height, weight: 6-foot-7, 293 pounds
Position: Offensive Tackle
Verbal commitment: Syracuse
89. Zy Tassin, Crestview
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 178 pounds
Position: Safety
Scheduled official visit: Kansas State
90. Jemari Foreman, Plantation
Height, weight: 6-foot, 165 pounds
Position: Safety
Verbal commitment: Florida State
No. 91-100
Cornelius Tims,#52, of the South Fort Myers football team reacts after sacking the Port Charlotte at South Fort Myers on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.
Cornelius Tims,#52, of the South Fort Myers football team reacts after sacking the Port Charlotte at South Fort Myers on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.
91. Clayton Lee, West Nassau
Height, weight: 6-foot-7, 290 pounds
Position: Offensive Tackle
Top offers: Florida, Illinois, Louisville, NC State, South Carolina
92. Arwin Jackson, Carol City
Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 170 pounds
Position: Running back
Top offers: Auburn, Florida State, Indiana, Miami, Ohio State
93. Josh Johnson, Key West
Height, weight: 6-foot-5, 270 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Verbal commitment Miami
94. Joseph Graves, IMG
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 310 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Scheduled official visits: Kansas, Missouri
95. Jacquari Parks, Ed White
Height, weight: 5-foot-11Ā½, 160 pounds
Position: Cornerback
Scheduled official visits: Boston College, USF
96. Jason Lewis, Osceola
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 260 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Top offers: Duke, Florida State, Mississippi State, Syracuse
97. Noah Renes, Niceville
Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 225 pounds
Position: Linebacker
Scheduled official visits: Georgia Tech, Indiana, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech
98. Cornelius Tims III, South Fort Myers
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 285 pounds
Position: Defensive Line
Verbal commitment: Louisville
99. Jayden Elder, Spanish River
Height, weight: 5-foot-10Ā½, 160 pounds
Position: Wide Receiver
Scheduled official visits: Pitt, Tulane, USF
100. William Jackson, Evans
Height, weight: 6-foot-4Ā½, 196 pounds
Position: Quarterback
Top offers: Duke, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest