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Top 10 wildest HS recruitments among Super Bowl stars

Top 10 wildest HS recruitments among Super Bowl stars

Long before Saquon Barkley was the NFL's best running back, he was trying to prove himself at the Rivals Camp Series.

2/8/25
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Super Bowl LIX: How the Philadelphia Eagles starters ranked in high school

Super Bowl LIX: How the Philadelphia Eagles starters ranked in high school

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was rated as a four-star prospect coming out of high school in the 2016 class.

2/6/25
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown is a three-time Pro Browler and was a four-star in the 2016 class.

8/1/24
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was ranked No. 36 in the 2013 Rivals250.

8/17/23
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position rankings released, player comps

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position rankings released, player comps

Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood is ranked No. 3 in the 2025 Rivals250 and is the No. 1 QB.

6/27/23
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Super Bowl LVII: How Chiefs, Eagles were ranked in high school

Super Bowl LVII: How Chiefs, Eagles were ranked in high school

Patrick Mahomes, the NFL's 2022 MVP, was a three-star prospect in the 2014 class.

2/11/23
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
All-Decade: How the highest-ranked four-star players fared

All-Decade: How the highest-ranked four-star players fared

Class of 2017 RB D'Andre Swift is coming into his own and appears to have a bright future.

11/29/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Can Florida schools stop the exodus out of state?

Ask Farrell: Can Florida schools stop the exodus out of state?

Out-of-state programs have been having their way with Sunshine State recruits. Can Miami, Florida and FSU change that?

7/26/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Breaking down the draft picks by position

NFL Draft: Breaking down the draft picks by position

Devin White was one of 31 linebackers selected in last week's NFL Draft.

4/30/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top five safeties as NFL Draft nears

NFL Draft: Top five safeties as NFL Draft nears

The safety board is loaded with some late-bloomers poised to make an impact.

4/19/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Top five safeties heading into the Combine

NFL Draft: Top five safeties heading into the Combine

Washington's Taylor Rapp is one of the ball-hawking studs in this group who has a chance to make some noise in the NFL.

3/1/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals.com All-Bowl Team Defense

Rivals.com All-Bowl Team Defense

Mike Farrell chooses the best of the best during bowl season on the defensive side of the ball.

1/11/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
2019 NFL Draft || Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

2019 NFL Draft || Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell looks back at Chauncey Gardner-Johnson as a prospect in the class of 2016.

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12/7/18
 â€¢ David Berry
Woody's Weekly Things: Five weird things from Week 2

Woody's Weekly Things: Five weird things from Week 2

Herm Edwards has Arizona State surging after an upset win over Michigan State.

9/9/18
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
McElwain era ends with a thud - and in bizarre fashion

McElwain era ends with a thud - and in bizarre fashion

The Jim McElwain era is over at Florida after two SEC East titles - and apparently one big lie.

10/29/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
SEC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

SEC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Alabama has dominated SEC recruiting since the league expanded to 14 teams in 2012.

7/18/17
 â€¢ Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

With many of last season's top college players off to the NFL, programs are looking for replacements.

3/3/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Leon McQuay's game-winning interception against Penn State earned him a spot on our All-Bowl team.

1/12/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Mocking the 2016 recruiting class

NFL Draft: Mocking the 2016 recruiting class

An NFL mock draft of players who have yet to play in college? Mike Farrell is to the challenge.

5/16/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Expert Opinion: Class of 2016 Signee Film Breakdown III

Expert Opinion: Class of 2016 Signee Film Breakdown III

In Part three of four, NFL Films analyst Matt Hamilton breaks down Floridas Gators signee highlight film

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2/25/16
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Team breakdown: Who won Florida in 2016?

Team breakdown: Who won Florida in 2016?

Florida's big 3 of FSU, Miami and Florida picked up plenty of Sunshine State talent.

2/11/16
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Class of 2016 Great Eight

Class of 2016 Great Eight

Inside the Gators Great Eight Signees takes a look at the best of the best in the Class of 2016

2/8/16
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Final rankings Q&A with Rivals analysts

Final rankings Q&A with Rivals analysts

Rivals analysts weigh in on how Florida commits fared in the final round of prospect rankings.

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1/27/16
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Breakdown: Several top early enrollees already on campuses

Breakdown: Several top early enrollees already on campuses

National Signing Day is just around the corner, but several top prospects have already made it to campus.

1/26/16
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Breakdown: Updated rankings bring changes to team rankings

Breakdown: Updated rankings bring changes to team rankings

The updated Rivals.com rankings that came out this week translated into big changes in the team recruiting rankings.

1/22/16
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Florida Gators commits/targets in the Rivals100

Florida Gators commits/targets in the Rivals100

When the Rivals100 was released on Monday afternoon there were a couple of items of good news when it came prospects

1/18/16
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
McElwain visits Rivals100 cornerback target Fulton

McElwain visits Rivals100 cornerback target Fulton

On Monday Florida coaches, including Jim McElwain, are meeting with Rivals100 cornerback Kristian Fulton.

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1/18/16
 â€¢ Nikko Tan
Video: Farrell breakdown of Florida UA commits

Video: Farrell breakdown of Florida UA commits

To say that Florida commits had a successful week in Orlando, Fla. participating in the Under Armour All-American Bowl would be an understatement.

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1/8/16
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
On the road with Fortenberry

On the road with Fortenberry

From Orlando to Tampa to San Antonio,Texas, over the last 10 days I saw a lot of football in a lot of different venus. From the Under Armour

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1/7/16
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
UA Game: The Farrell Awards

UA Game: The Farrell Awards

Who had the best feet at the Under Armour game? Who was the biggest hitter? Mike Farrell hands out the hardware from Saturday's star-studded showcase.

1/3/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-point stance: Takeaways from the Under Armour All-America Game

Three-point stance: Takeaways from the Under Armour All-America Game

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell dives into the prospects that impressed, disappointed and surprised him during Saturday's Under Armour All-America Game.

1/2/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Under Armour Quoteboard III

Under Armour Quoteboard III

After Wednesday's practice Inside the Gators caught up with a couple of the top targets remaining on Florida's board, including Rivals100 quarterback

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12/30/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
UA Day Two: Team reports

UA Day Two: Team reports

For the second straight day, Florida commits, including Antonneous Clayton, shined in practice at the Under Armour game.

12/30/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
UA Game: Prospect comparisons

UA Game: Prospect comparisons

Is Rashan Gary the next Gerald McCoy? Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell compare five top UA All Americas to college and NFL stars.

12/29/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
UA Day One: Team Reports

UA Day One: Team Reports

Several Florida commits, including Chauncey Gardner, shined on the first day of practice at the Under Armour game.

12/29/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Under Armour Quoteboard II

Under Armour Quoteboard II

After Tuesday's practice Inside the Gators caught up with two Florida commits and two targets for the latest from Under Armour week in Orlando.

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12/29/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Storytellers: Rapheal Davis

Storytellers: Rapheal Davis

Rapheal Davis knows this isn't how it'll always be, being the cool, fun dad. He has much more in store for his 2-year-old daughter, he says

12/29/15
 â€¢ Stacy Clardie
Under Armour Insider Recruiting Notebook

Under Armour Insider Recruiting Notebook

ORLANDO, Fla. | There was plenty of Florida related action during Monday's Under Armour prospect check-in. Inside the Gators has the latest from those

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12/28/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Fedora Orlando Presser

Fedora Orlando Presser

---->----> UNC football coach Larry Fedora meets with the media in Monday's official presser before Tuesday's bowl game versus Baylor.

12/28/15
 â€¢ TarHeelIllustrated.com Staff
Business Trip

Business Trip

---->----> Fun in the sun, the magic of Disney and memory lane for Larry Fedora aside, Tuesday's date with Baylor is about football.

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12/28/15
 â€¢ Andrew Jones
Florida commits/targets playing in All-American games

Florida commits/targets playing in All-American games

Here is a rundown of the Florida commits and targets in the two biggest All-Star games.

12/27/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Roster: 2016 Under Armour All-America Game

Roster: 2016 Under Armour All-America Game

Ole Miss commit Gregory Little is one of several big stars at the Under Armour All-America game. See complete rosters here.

12/27/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Recruiting Wire: News, rumors, tidbits  tweets

Recruiting Wire: News, rumors, tidbits tweets

The Inside the Gators Recruiting Wire will be updated continuously over the course of the recruiting cycle with the latest news, rumors, tidbits and t

12/25/15
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

With the likes of five-star Nick Bosa committed, Ohio State is currently No. 1 in the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

12/11/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Weekend Visitor Preview: Nine visitors expected in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Nine visitors expected in

Here on the final weekend before a month long recruiting dead period Florida will play host to nine official visitors. Among those expected in is Riva

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12/11/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Florida Gators Rivals250 Defensive Targets

Florida Gators Rivals250 Defensive Targets

On Tuesday Rivals released the updated Rivals250 ranking for the Class of 2016. Only four of Florida's 25 public commitments in the class are ranked,

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12/9/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Recruit Reaction: Commits  targets react to loss

Recruit Reaction: Commits targets react to loss

On Saturday evening Florida was taken to the woodshed by Florida State, losing 27-2. The Gators now stand at 10-2 on the season with the SEC Champions

11/29/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Rivals Recap: Miami

Rivals Recap: Miami

Four-star Florida commit Chauncey Gardner was all over the field Friday, but his Cocoa team fell to Booker T. Washington.

11/28/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Weekend Visitor Preview

Weekend Visitor Preview

Florida is expecting an absolutely loaded class of visitors for their weekend showdown with in-state rival Florida State.

11/27/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Breakdown: Florida vs. Florida State

Breakdown: Florida vs. Florida State

The Florida/Florida State matchup will be filled with talent. Jason Howell breaks down the rosters from a recruiting perspective.

11/24/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Following the Future: Week 12

Following the Future: Week 12

---->---->Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internets most comprehensive, in

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11/19/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future: Week 11

Following the Future: Week 11

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internets most comprehensive, in-depth upd

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11/10/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Visitor Preview: Top receivers due in

Visitor Preview: Top receivers due in

Despite a noon kickoff and a non-marquee type of opponent, Florida is still expecting several highly sought after prospects to attend Saturday's game

11/6/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Who to Know:  Recruits in Tuscaloosa

Who to Know: Recruits in Tuscaloosa

All eyes on Alabama and LSU this weekend. Bryant-Denny Stadium will welcome many of the top prospects in the nation come Saturday night.

11/6/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Following the Future: Week 10

Following the Future: Week 10

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internets most comprehensive, in-depth upd

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11/3/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future: Week 9

Following the Future: Week 9

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internets most comprehensive, in-depth upd

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10/27/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future: Week 8

Following the Future: Week 8

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth up

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10/21/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future: Week 6

Following the Future: Week 6

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth up

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10/8/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
New coaches debut with mixed results

New coaches debut with mixed results

Florida coach Jim McElwain is having the most success of the seven new coaches in Power Five conferences. A look at all seven.

10/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Social Slant: Gators in the drivers seat

Social Slant: Gators in the drivers seat

On Sunday, Rivals100 athlete Bruce Judson, one of the most sought after prospects in the Class of 2017, backed off a commitment to Ohio State. What do

10/4/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Gardner excited for UA game

Gardner excited for UA game

Rivals100 defensive back Chauncey Gardner, a senior football player from Cocoa High School, was pre

10/2/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Following the Future: Week 5

Following the Future: Week 5

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth up

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9/29/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Recruit Reaction: Commits  targets react to win

Recruit Reaction: Commits targets react to win

On Saturday afternoon Florida came from behind to beat Tennessee 28-27 to improve to 4-0 on the season and extend their winning streak over the Volunt

9/26/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Weekend Visitor Preview: Five, Five-Star Visitors

Weekend Visitor Preview: Five, Five-Star Visitors

Florida is bringing out the talent to watch their first SEC home game of the year. The Gators are expecting over 25 prospects who are rated as four-st

9/25/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Following the Future: Week 4

Following the Future: Week 4

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth up

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9/22/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Whos winning Florida

Whos winning Florida

Sam Bruce is one of 31 Florida recruits committed to Miami in 2016 and 2017, which has the Canes winning the state for now.

9/22/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Following the Future: Week 3

Following the Future: Week 3

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth up

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9/15/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Florida commit Gardner to take five officials

Florida commit Gardner to take five officials

For the second straight weekend Florida commit Chauncey Gardner was in Gainesville to see the Gators play. Though he says he is firmly committed, he s

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9/15/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Visitor Preview: Ohio State commits due in

Visitor Preview: Ohio State commits due in

Ohio State may be sitting atop the college football polls at the moment, but Florida is still trying to steal some of their thunder as the Gators host

9/11/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Following the Future: Week 2

Following the Future: Week 2

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth up

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9/8/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Recruit Reaction: Commits  targets react to big win

Recruit Reaction: Commits targets react to big win

On Saturday night Florida opened the 2015 season with a 61-13 rout of New Mexico State. Inside the Gators caught up with several of the Gators commits

9/5/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Florida hosting several top targets

Florida hosting several top targets

Despite a late kickoff and a lackluster opponent, Florida is still expected to have some top targets in the South endzone to watch the match up - incl

9/4/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Following the Future: Week 1

Following the Future: Week 1

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Nikko Tan provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth up

9/1/15
 â€¢ Inside the Gators Staff
Mind of Mike: Diving into the rankings

Mind of Mike: Diving into the rankings

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell goes deep into the new Rivals250 rankings to share his thoughts on prospects such as QB Malik Henry.

8/26/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Florida targets in the Rivals100

Florida targets in the Rivals100

When the Rivals100 was released on Monday afternoon only one of Florida's 20 public commitments were included in the top 100. However, Florida still h

8/24/15
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Recruiting superlatives at the halfway point

Recruiting superlatives at the halfway point

With just under six months remaining until Signing Day 2015, Inside the Gators will take their annual look at the recruiting class at the midway point

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8/21/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Friday Night Lights Preview: Loaded list

Friday Night Lights Preview: Loaded list

On Friday night in the Swamp, for all intent and purposes, the college football camp summer circuit comes to an end as the Florida Gator coaching staf

7/24/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Recruiting notes: National Select 7-on-7 Championships

Recruiting notes: National Select 7-on-7 Championships

Get the latest recruiting news from the National Select 7-on-7 Championships, including an update on five-star Lyndell Wilson.

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7/17/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Recruiting Scoop: Big time visitors

Recruiting Scoop: Big time visitors

On Monday a two-week dead period in recruiting concluded, bringing with it plenty of big news on the recruiting front - including several coveted pros

7/17/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Southeast: Top 5 uncommitted prospects

Southeast: Top 5 uncommitted prospects

Marlon Davidson is one of nine available five-stars in the Southeast for 2016. Here are updates and predictions on the top five.

7/16/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
The Opening: Florida targets preview

The Opening: Florida targets preview

This week many of the top high school prospects from around the country will make their way to the Nike Headquarters in Oregon to participate in the <

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7/6/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Breakdown: Status of Floridas commits

Breakdown: Status of Floridas commits

With over seven months remaining in this recruiting cycle, it is all but a given that not all of Florida's current commitments will actually sign with

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6/30/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Roadies: IMG 7-on-7 championships

Roadies: IMG 7-on-7 championships

Ohio State commit Austin Mack impressed at the IMG 7-on-7 national championships. See who else took home Roadies from the event.

6/24/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Gardner an absolute beast over the weekend

Gardner an absolute beast over the weekend

BRADENTON, Fla. | Florida cornerback commit Chauncey Gardner was a terror for wide receivers competing this past weekend at the IMG 7-on-7 National Ch

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6/23/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
IMG Day 2: Top defensive performers

IMG Day 2: Top defensive performers

Chauncey Gardner locked down his side of the field and was a top performer Sunday at the IMG 7-on-7 National Championships.

6/23/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
IMG Day 1: Top performers defense

IMG Day 1: Top performers defense

Dontye Carriere-Williams showed a nose for the ball and was named a top defensive performer at the IMG 7-on-7 nationals.

6/22/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
IMG 7-on-7 Insider Recruiting Notebook

IMG 7-on-7 Insider Recruiting Notebook

BRADENTON, Fla. | There were quite a few Florida targets and commitments on hand Saturday as 44 teams took to the field to kick off the first day of t

6/21/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Florida Gators Rivals250 Defensive Targets

Florida Gators Rivals250 Defensive Targets

On Tuesday Rivals released the updated Rivals250 ranking for the Class of 2016. Only one of Florida's 13 public commitments in the class is ranked, bu

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6/2/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Around the Southeast: Vols look south

Around the Southeast: Vols look south

The pursuit of 4-star Freddie Pinder reveals a new trend for an SEC team. Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack go Around the Southeast.

5/21/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Five to Follow: Secondary

Five to Follow: Secondary

This week Inside the Gators will unveil a position-by-position look at the top pre-spring targets in our Five to Follow series. Up today is the second

4/27/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Rivals100 commit solid, but taking visits

Rivals100 commit solid, but taking visits

Cocoa (Fla.) Rivals100 cornerback Chauncey Gardner was in Gainesville once again this past weekend. Though he says he is solid in his commitment to th

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4/13/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Orange  Blue Debut Recruit Reaction

Orange Blue Debut Recruit Reaction

On Saturday afternoon Florida held its annual Orange & Blue Debut spring game. Inside the Gators caught up with several of the Gators signees, commits

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4/11/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Visitor Preview: Several top targets expected

Visitor Preview: Several top targets expected

This Saturday the Florida Gators will host their annual Orange and Blue Debut spring football game. Though the game may not be the same as it usually

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4/10/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
BONE:  Recruiting Zone

BONE: Recruiting Zone

Stay informed with the latest Alabama recruiting news including visitors and new offers.

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4/8/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Rivals analyst Cassidy QA on Florida commits

Rivals analyst Cassidy QA on Florida commits

Roughly three weeks before the start of the spring evaluation period Florida currently sits with seven public commitments - reeling in six of the seve

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3/24/15
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Rivals100: No. 61-80 updates

Rivals100: No. 61-80 updates

Dwayne Haskins Jr. and other Rivals100 members are sorting out their football futures. Here are our updates and predictions.

3/17/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Gardner excited about being back on board

Gardner excited about being back on board

Florida picked up its biggest commitment thus far in the Class of 2016 when Cocoa (Fla.) Rivals100 cornerback Chauncey Gardner pledged to the Gators w

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3/15/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Many top prospects due in this weekend

Many top prospects due in this weekend

This weekend Florida is expecting quite a few of its top recruiting targets to be on hand as the 2016 recruiting cycle kicks off in a big way.

3/13/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Gardners options expanding quickly

Gardners options expanding quickly

Things have a way of changing quickly in recruiting. But, at least as things stand now, Chauncey Gardne

2/25/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy