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The early signing period for the class of 2024 kicked off on Wednesday and Gator Nation has prepped itself for a big day.
Nineteen players under verbal commitment are set to sign their national letters of intent to the University of Florida, and a few surprises could be in store. Flips going both ways are expected, but Florida appears primed to sign a top-10 class when all is said and done.
The signing period lasts until Friday. Most of the nation’s top players will be locked in by the end of the day, but there is another signing period in February.
Here’s a look at which class of 2024 players signed with Florida during the early signing period.
SIGNED: 4-star LB Myles Graham — F. W. Buchholz (Gainesville, Florida)
On3 Industry Ranking:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (No. 61 overall, No. 5 LB)
247Sports Composite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (No. 51 overall, No. 5 LB)
Legacy commit and four-star linebacker Myles Graham was the first Gator to sign, which is only fitting considering he was the first player to commit to Billy Napier from the class.
The son of former Florida running back Earnest Graham, Myles is already familiar with the Gainesville area after playing at nearby Buchholz High. He’s a consensus four-star linebacker who earned a fifth star from Rivals.
SIGNED: 4-star TE Amir Jackson — Portal (Georgia)
On3 Industry Ranking:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (No. 89 overall, No. 8 TE)
247Sports Composite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (No. 87 overall, No. 8 TE)
Portal tight end Amir Jackson was the second recruit to sign with Florida during the early period. Billy Napier loves his tight ends, and Jackson gives the Gators a clear pass-catching option beyond Keon Zipperer and Arlis Boardingham in 2023.
Jackson should make more of an impact in Year 2. He’s signing early but should enroll during the summer. As a senior, Jackson reeled in 44 catches for 727 yards and 12…
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Author : Gators Wire
Publish date : 2023-12-20 15:27:05
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