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Wednesday, May 22, 2025 4:12 p.m.
FLORIDA IN THE TOP SIX
Florida has been near or at the top for Cocoa (Fla.) four-star defensive back CJ Hester for a while now. Today, he released his Top Six, which consisted of Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Miami, and Syracuse.
When Inside the Gators asked him why Florida made the cut, he replied, “Really just the relationship I have with them.”
He was also asked if one or two programs are standing out above the others.
“I can’t really say that there’s one or two that will stay until the end but I’ll just have to see on my commitment date.”
For now, Hester has official visits set to Florida (5/30), Syracuse (6/6), Georgia (6/13), and Iowa (6/21).
Hester is the No. 264 ranked prospect in the nation according to the On3 Industry Consensus.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:42 p.m.
UNRANKED EDGE OFFERED, SETS UF OFFICIAL VISIT
On Wednesday afternoon Florida joined Georgia in becoming the second SEC program to offer unranked Valdosta (Ga.) defensive end Corey Howard.
Howard said that having two SEC East powers offer was huge.
“It was a big moment for me and my family,” said Howard. I love both programs and coaching staffs.”
According to the 6-foot-6, 235-pound Howard, it was UF edge coach Mike Peterson who pulled the trigger. “Coach Mike [Peterson] offered me,” explained Howard. “He said he loves how I play and can’t wait to meet me.”
Peterson won’t have to wait long. Howard has five official visits set, with Florida coming up next weekend at the end of a recruiting dead period.
Official Visit Dates:
Georgia State 5/21
UF May/30
UConn 6/4
UGA 6/13
South Alabama 6/19
When asked about leaders, Howard replied, “I don’t have any yet. I’m looking for a family [atmosphere] and a place to grow.”
Wednesday, May 20, 2025 3:21 p.m.
CENTRAL FLORIDA RECEIVER HAS UF IN HIS TOP SIX
Lake Mary (Fla.) three-star receiver Brian Williams visited Florida unofficially last month, and how the 6-foot-4, 185-pounder will return next weekend for his official visit.
Williams told Inside the Gators back in April, after his first ever visit to the University of Florida, that he would return on an official visit because of how much he enjoyed that first trip.
“That was my first time there and I expected a lot, but it was definitely more than what I expected,” he said. I was impressed. Definitely meeting the coaches and touring the campus [were highlights]. “It’s absolutely beautiful.”
On Tuesday he tweeted out his official visit schedule:
Penn State (5/16)
Florida (5/30)
Alabama 6/8
Kentucky 6/13
Notre Dame 6/22
Williams Jr. is the No. 1,145 rated prospect in the nation according to the On3 Industry Composite.
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