At this time last year Florida was the clear leader for Tucker (Ga.) four-star defensive end Derrick McClendon. At this time, the Gators are in his top five, but a rival program is the leader.

On their very first day out on the road for the spring evaluation period, Florida's tight end coach Larry Scott stopped in to check on Luke Deal.

Derick Hunter has been on Florida's campus enough this spring that the Gators should start charging the 6-foot-5, 285-pound lineman rent.

Orlando (Fla.) Jones linebacker Marcus Tillman was at one time committed to Florida, and after visiting the Gators for the Orange and Blue Game, UF is definitely still in the picture.

Florida Gators defensive end CeCe Jefferson has torn a labrum in his right shoulder and will be about four months while recovering. The news was first reported by Robbie Andreu of The Gainesville Sun.

The high school spring evaluation period began on Monday. Florida's coaching staff will hit the road for the first time on Thursday. Until then, here is a look at their major recruiting responsibilities in and out of state.

Four-star safety Cortez Andrews is making his rounds this spring in summer in order to help him formulate an upcoming top five list.

Now that offensive lineman Ethan White is committed to Florida, he used his appearance at the Orange & Blue game to do some recruiting of his own on behalf of the Gators.

Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian is known for turning out top tier defensive backs. One of the best to come through the school is 2020 cornerback Fred Davis, who visited Florida on Saturday.