Florida Gators 2019 Recruiting Class

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Dan Mullen's second recruiting class as head coach of the Florida Gators finished at #9. Here is how the class has ranked over time:

• #2 December 22, 2017
• #34 July 21, 2018
• #21 October 20, 2018
• #20 December 6, 2018
• #16 December 19, 2018 (ESD)
• #14 January 3, 2019 (UA All American Game pregame announcements)
• #11 January 5, 2019 (UA All American Game announcements)
• #10 January 14, 2019
• #9 February 6, 2019 (NSD)

First	Last	Pos	Ht	Wt	High School	College	Rating	Notes
Kaiir​	Elam​	CB​	6-1​	182​	North Palm Beach, Fla. / The Benjamin School​	n/a​	0.9755​	2022 NFL draft, R1, Buffalo Bills
Khris​	Bogle​	DL​	6-3.5​	212​	Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons​	n/a​	0.9677​	Transfer to Mich St 12/15/21
Ty’Ron​	Hopper​	LB​	6-2​	197​	Roswell, Ga. / Roswell​	n/a​	0.9595​	Transfer to Missouri 1/27/22
Keon​	Zipperer​	TE​	6-3​	234​	Lakeland, Fla. / Lakeland​	n/a​	0.9543​
Mahmoud​	Diabate​	LB​	6-3​	215​	Auburn, Ala. / Auburn​	n/a​	0.9510​	Transfer to Utah 1/4/22
Arjei​	Henderson​	WR​	6-1​	183​	Richmond, Tx. / Fort Bend Travis​	n/a​	0.9395​	DNQ
Deyavie​	Hammond​	OL​	6-3​	353​	Lakeland, Fla. / IMG Academy​	n/a​	0.9104​	DNQ
Lloyd​	Summerall III​	LB​	6-5​	236​	Lakeland, Fla. / Lakeland​	n/a​	0.9100​	Transfer portal 12/3/21
Nay'Quan​	Wright​	RB​	5-9​	201​	Miami Gardens, Fla. / Miami Carol City​	n/a​	0.9061​	Transfer to USF 12/15/2022
Jaelin​	Humphries​	DL​	6-3​	330​	Lawrenceville, Ga. / Mountain View​	n/a​	0.9059​
Michael​	Tarquin​	OL​	6-5​	301​	Ocala, Fla. / North Marion​	n/a​	0.9041​	Transfer to USC 12/30/22
Jaydon​	Hill​	CB​	6-0​	193​	Huntsville, Ala. / Bob Jones​	n/a​	0.8969​
Wardrick​	Wilson​	OL​	6-4​	305​	Miami, Fla./ Carol City​	n/a​	0.8917​	DNQ
Will​	Harrod​	OL​	6-5​	333​	Clinton, Md. / National Christian Academy​	n/a​	0.8904​
Chester​	Kimbrough​	CB​	5-10​	167​	New Orleans, La. / Warren Easton​	n/a​	0.8850​	Transfer to Mich State 2/17/21
Dionte​	Marks​	WR​	5-11​	178​	Deland, Fla. / Deland​	n/a​	0.8817​	Transfer to UCF 7/17/20
Riley​	Simonds​	OL​	6-3​	301​	Buford, Ga. / Buford​	n/a​	0.8809​
Ja'Markis​	Weston​	WR​	6-3​	216​	Clewiston, Fla. / Clewiston​	n/a​	0.8763​
Kingsley​	Eguakun​	OL​	6-4​	305​	Jacksonville, Fla. / Sandalwood​	n/a​	0.8689​
Jessiah​	Pierre​	LB​	6-2​	220​	Mount Dora, Fla. / Mount Dora Christian​	n/a​	0.8676​	Transfer to Texas Tech 1/7/21
Ethan​	White​	OL​	6-5​	334​	Clearwater, Fla. / Calvary Christian​	n/a​	0.8643​	Transfer to USC 12/31/22
Trent​	Whittemore​	WR​	6-4​	210​	Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz​	n/a​	0.8643​	Transfer portal 11/22

Preferred Walk-Ons

• K Taylor Waxman. 6-1 165. West Broward High School, Pembroke Pines, FL. (4.5)*. 1/27/2019.
• DT Lucas Alonso. 6-3 285. Westminster Christian, Miami, FL. 1/31/2019.
• OL Da'Quan Thomas 6-2 316. Dwyer High School, West Palm Beach, FL. 7/19.2019. Transferred 6.6.2020.

De-commitments

1. DT Jaquaze Sorrels 6-3 240. Largo High School, Largo FL. 4 * 6.16.2016 commitment. 12.31.2017 de-commitment.
2. WR John Dunmore 6-3 180. American Heritage High School. Delray Beach FL. 4 * 4.8.2017 Commitment.
3. OT Andrew Coker 6-7 335. James Taylor High School. Katy TX. 4 * 6.5.2017 Commitment. TCU.
4. OLB Marcus Tillman Jr. 6-1 204. Jones High School. Dr. Phillips High School. Orlando FL. 3 * 6.14.2017 Commitment.
5. DE TE Cameron Williams 6-5 220. Nova High School. Davie, Florida. NR yet. 7.22.2017 Commitment.
6. LB Jammal Abrams 6-3 224. Jackson-Olin High School. Birmingham, Alabama. 3 *.
   2.24.2018 commitment. 9.6.2018 commitment withdrawal.

 

[Escambia94]

Here are Dan Mullen's first offers to the class of 2019:

• RB/LB De'Gabriel Floyd 6-2 220 Golden Valley HS, Los Angeles, CA 4*
• WR Jalen Curry 6-3 195 St Pius X HS, Houston, TX 4*
• WR Arjei Henderson 6-1 179 Fort Bend Travis HS, Richmond, TX 5*
• WR Theo Wease 6-3 194 Allen HS, Allen, TX 5*
  
• WR Ramel Keyton 6-2 180 Marietta HS, Marietta, GA 4*
• TE Isaiah Foskey 6-4 215 De La Salle HS, Concord, CA 4*
• TE Ethan Rae Orange 6-5 240 Lutheran HS, Orange, CA 4*
• OL Jackson Lampley 6-4 299 Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN 4*
• OL Caedan Wallace 6-5 315 Hun School, Princeton, NJ 4*
• WDE Brandon Smith 6-5 215 Louisa County, Mineral, VA 4*
• WDE Curtis Fann 6-3 245 Emanuel County Institute, Twin City, GA 4*
• SDE Derick Hunter 6-5 251 Dunbar HS, Ft. Myers, FL 4*
  
• DT/ NT Rashad Cheney 6-3 270 Cedar Grove HS Ellenwood, GA 4*
• ILB Nakobe Dean 6-0 215 Horn Lake HS, Horn Lake, MS 4*
• ILB Donte Starks 6-1 225 Biloxi HS, Biloxi, MS 4*
  
• OLB Tra Wilkins 6-2 210 Stephenson HS, Stone Mountain, GA 4*
• CB Bobby Wolfe 6-2 175 Madison HS, Houston, TX 3*
• S Joseph Charleston 6-2 190 Milton HS Alpharetta, GA 4*
• S Jarrian Jones 6-1 185 Northwest Rankin HS Flowood, MS 3*
• S Daxton Hill 6-1 195 Booker T. Washington HS Tulsa, OK 5*

 

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[DRU2012]

As of December 22, 2017 the Gators have the #2 class in the nation. As of July 21, 2018 the Gators have the #34 class in the nation. As of October 20, 2018 the Gators have the #21 class in the nation.

1. DB Trent Whittemore 6-3 185. Bucholz High School. Gainesville FL. NR yet. 5.28.2017 commitment.
2. OT Wardrick Wilson 6-4 295. Norland High School. Miami FL. 3 * 7.21.2017 Commitment.
3. ATH Ja'Markis Weston 6-3 195. Clewiston High School. Clewiston, Florida. NR Yet. 7.28.2017 commitment.
4. WR Dionte Marks 5-11 178. Deland High School. Deland, Florida. 3 *
   2.24.2018 commitment.
5. OT Ethan White 6-5 315. Superior Collegiate Academy. Clearwater, Florida. 4 *. 3.23.2018 commitment.
6. QB Jalon Jones 6-3 180. Saint Frances Academy, Baltimore, Maryland. 4*. 4.7.2017 commitment.
7. OLB Tyron Hopper 6-2 205. Roswell High School. Roswell, Georgia. 4*. 4.26.2018 commitment.
8. DT Jaelin Humphries 6-3 303. Mountainview High School. Lawrenceville, Georgia. 4*. 6.5.2018 commitment.
9. OG Riley Simonds 6-4 324. Buford High School. Buford, Georgia. 3*. 6.20.2018 commitment.
10. OLB Jesiah Pierre 6-2 220. Christian Home and Bible School. Mount Dora, Florida. 3*. 7.2.2018 commitment.
11. ILB Diwun Black 6-4 216. Forest High School. Forest, Mississippi. 4*.
    8.2.2018. Commitment.
12. CB Chester Kimbrough 5-11 170. Warren Easton High School. New Orleans, Louisiana. 4*.
    8.13.2018. Commitment.
13. OLB Mohamoud Diabate 6-4 215. Auburn High School. Auburn, Alabama. 4*.
    8.22.2018. Commitment.
14. OT William Harrod 6-5 315. National Christian Academy. Fort Washington, Maryland. 4*
    9.3.2018. Commitment.
15. CB Jaydon Hill 6-0 174. Bob Jones High School. Madison, Alabama. 4*
    9.6.2018. Commitment.

De-commitments

1. DT Jaquaze Sorrels 6-3 240. Largo High School, Largo FL. . 4 * 6.16.2016 commitment. 12.31.2017 de-commitment.
2. WR John Dunmore 6-3 180. American Heritage High School. Delray Beach FL. 4 * 4.8.2017 Commitment.
   
3. OT Andrew Coker 6-7 335. James Taylor High School. Katy TX. 4 * 6.5.2017 Commitment.
   
4. OLB Marcus Tillman Jr. 6-1 204. Jones High School. Dr. Phillips High School. Orlando FL. 3 * 6.14.2017 Commitment.
   
5. DE TE Cameron Williams 6-5 220. Nova High School. Davie, Florida. NR yet. 7.22.2017 Commitment.
6. LB Jammal Abrams 6-3 224. Jackson-Olin High School. Birmingham, Alabama. 3 *.
   2.24.2018 commitment. 9.6.2018 commitment withdrawal.

Hard to figure from your latest post here what the apparent "backchannel excitement" is about: No 5-stars among 'em, ranked #21 overall...What am I missing here? I see some strength there on both lines and in the defensive secondary--but nothing to be especially excited about overall. Now, that collection so far altogether MIGHT make a real nice "base" group once finding some outstanding adds and flips at playmaker positions by early signing--a coupla monsters anchoring the future on our O-line especially could really make a difference for us heading into spring. But as things stand, I'm finding it difficult to understand the recent comments by various "TV talking heads" (are they "jus' talkin' ", assuming Mullen and his staff will cash in what I hear has been an ongoing INTENSE campaign "out there" on the road, nationally AND instate?), AND those of my friend back at UF who threw that fat hint out there (and who WOULD be in a position to know).
What is YOUR impression so far, from following all this more closely (at least more closer than me, up til now), E--?
It is only really hitting me now how soon this might make a difference for us: In terms of depth, for sure, and maybe in a few cases with coaching, practice and in-game experience some of these guys could be contributing to our continued rise next season...
Of course, with a win Saturday we may go on focusing mainly on THIS team, THIS year for the rest of the season, but "where we're headed" is and will remain an important parallel concern regardless. We have already seen enough THIS season to realize that "filling holes", "building depth", and considering "how much better we can be how soon" is now more than "hopeful, if abstract, theory": "THE FUTURE..." may not quite be NOW, but it sure seems this next recruiting cycle will play a big part in determining whether it may be "...very SOON".
One more thing, of course: Our play this year so far sure hasn't HURT us out there; win or lose Saturday, a strong finish and a big bowl game keeps our profile high, and meanwhile makes visits to the Swamp by high profile recruits that much more "crazy fun" for them to see and feel. MORE reasons why it all counts for so much the rest of the way.
GO GATORS!!!

 

[Escambia94]

Hard to figure from your latest post here what the apparent "backchannel excitement" is about: No 5-stars among 'em, ranked #21 overall...What am I missing here? I see some strength there on both lines and in the defensive secondary--but nothing to be especially excited about overall. Now, that collection so far altogether MIGHT make a real nice "base" group once finding some outstanding adds and flips at playmaker positions by early signing--a coupla monsters anchoring the future on our O-line especially could really make a difference for us heading into spring. But as things stand, I'm finding it difficult to understand the recent comments by various "TV talking heads" (are they "jus' talkin' ", assuming Mullen and his staff will cash in what I hear has been an ongoing INTENSE campaign "out there" on the road, nationally AND instate?), AND those of my friend back at UF who threw that fat hint out there (and who WOULD be in a position to know).
What is YOUR impression so far, from following all this more closely (at least more closer than me, up til now), E--?
It is only really hitting me now how soon this might make a difference for us: In terms of depth, for sure, and maybe in a few cases with coaching, practice and in-game experience some of these guys could be contributing to our continued rise next season...
Of course, with a win Saturday we may go on focusing mainly on THIS team, THIS year for the rest of the season, but "where we're headed" is and will remain an important parallel concern regardless. We have already seen enough THIS season to realize that "filling holes", "building depth", and considering "how much better we can be how soon" is now more than "hopeful, if abstract, theory": "THE FUTURE..." may not quite be NOW, but it sure seems this next recruiting cycle will play a big part in determining whether it may be "...very SOON".
One more thing, of course: Our play this year so far sure hasn't HURT us out there; win or lose Saturday, a strong finish and a big bowl game keeps our profile high, and meanwhile makes visits to the Swamp by high profile recruits that much more "crazy fun" for them to see and feel. MORE reasons why it all counts for so much the rest of the way.
GO GATORS!!!

I do not place as much emphasis on chasing around every story, since the sites that focus on recruiting do a better job of that despite being wrong 50% of the time. I just focus on the official commitments--at least in this thread.

Just for you, @DRU2012 I made this thread: http://www.gatorenvy.com/threads/gator-recruiting-mid-season-progress-for-2019.19850/

 

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Kingsley is a product of Jacksonville (Fla.) Sandalwood. He is a 6-foot-3, 280-pound, 3* offensive guard who flipped from Miami after his official visit to Gainesville this weekend.

 

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[DRU2012]

Keep it comin'! Like a snowball rolling downhill thru sticky snow!

 

[DRU2012]

I dunno, my friends. I'm just getting a whole different feeling about this recruit cycle that's building. Put it like this: I am beginning to feel like this will end up being a foundational add this year--one we'll be gaining benefit from for years to come.
I could go thru all the analytical reasons I have to support that "feeling", the KINDS of guys they are tending to be, as much a part of who Mullen is looking for, AND their filling all the places and spaces where we need to be deeper and stronger...But just what I'm seeing so far, the quality and pace and pattern. Dan's got the coaches around him to get ahold of this talent and mold it into tight units that GET THE JOB DONE. Add playmakers and a truly elite QB and here comes the final game in the CFP.
Any one think I'm fooling?
Lemme know if/when y'all see it too.

 

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Shane Matthews' son will join the Florida Gators class of 2019 as a walk-on quarterback!
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Shane Matthews' son will join the Florida Gators class of 2019 as a walk-on quarterback!
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Now THAT is interesting. His dad had a big arm, medium overall talent, and a HUGE heart. Shaping up to be competitive and DEEP at QB entering 2019.

 

[Escambia94]

Here is the schedule of events for Early Signing Day and National Signing Day recruits who are not committed to Florida or who could potentially flip from other schools. Not everyone listed here will sign with Florida, but this is the realistic list of potential flips and new commitments. If all 18 current commitments fax in they national letter of intent today, the Gators can take 7 recruits from this list:

• Brandon Dorlus DE 3* Dec 19th, 9am
• Siaki Ika' DT 4* Dec 19th, 9am
• Keon Zipperer TE 4* Dec 19th, 11am ESPN
• Deyavie Hammond OG 4* Dec 19th, 11am ESPN
• Lloyd Summerall DE 4* Dec 19th, 11am ESPN
• Trey Sanders RB 5* Dec 19th, 1pm ESPN
• Derick Hunter (FSU Commit) DE 4* Dec 19th, 2pm
• Dontae Lucas (FSU Commit) OG 4* Dec 19th, 4pm
• Kamaar Bell OG 3* Dec 19th
• Khris Bogle DE 4* Jan 5th, 2pm NBC
• Chris Steele CB 4* Jan 5th, 2pm NBC
• Kaiir Elam CB 4* Feb 7th
• Nathan Pickering (MSST Commit) DE 4* Feb 7th
• Mark-Antony Richards ATH 4* Feb 7th

 

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