Arguably the largest change from the Dan Mullen period has been the significance positioned on recruiting. Billy Napier has been vocal about how vital he values recruiting, and this weekend has the potential to be one other big weekend for the Orange and Blue.
The Gators have had gamers on campus all through January’s “contact period” however this weekend seems to be to be their busiest. With nationwide signing day developing on Feb. 1, Florida’s employees nonetheless has time to add gamers to their 2023 class. In regards to gamers within the 2024 class and youthful, January is the final time that coaches and employees can have contact with recruits earlier than February’s lifeless interval.
The recruits that Napier and his employees need on campus essentially the most have to be potential switch gamers. The deadline to register and enroll gamers in time for them to take part in spring practices is quickly approaching. That makes former Kentucky offensive lineman Kiyaunta Goodwin the highest precedence this weekend.
The 6-foot-8-inch, 350-pounder has three years of eligibility remaining and is deciding between the Gators and Louisville. Goodwin performed in 12 video games as a true freshman final season and was the No. 38 general participant within the 2022 class. He could be a huge addition to a group that noticed its leaders O’Cyrus Torrence and Richard Gouraige declare for the NFL draft.
In addition to Goodwin, the Gators may have 2024 commits Chauncey Bowens and Myles Graham on campus. They be part of uncommitted 2024 prospects Adarius Hayes, Joseph, Phillips, Caleb Odom, Kylan Fox, Malik Blocton, Travaris Banks, and Cameron Keys as 2024 guests. In addition, underclassmen prospects Anthony Rogers (2025), Tarvos Alford (2025), Gavin Nix (2025), Naeem Burroughs (2026), and Bryce Perry-Wright (2026) will even be in attendance this weekend.
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