Florida Football Recruiting News

German transplant, Santa Margarita (Calif.) Catholic four-star defensive tackle Hero Kanu, may still be learning the ins and outs of the American version of football - but he does know what an offer from Florida means.

Though they had already offered him before, last week Florida wanted to make sure that Loganville (Ga.) Grayson four-star safety Michael Daugherty knew that he was still coveted by the Gators despite a shake-up on the coaching staff. Now he is saying Florida will get a June visit from him.

Over the spring New Bern defensive tackle Keith Sampson has received offers from the likes of Florida, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech. Now, the fast-rising 2023 lineman plans on hitting the road over the summer to see those schools.

Over the weekend Nick Evers became the third quarterback Dan Mullen and Company received a commitment from while they were ranked as a three-star, but then went on to receive an Elite11 Camp invite as well as being elevated to four-star status.

Inside the Gators exclusive recruiting news, notes, and observations from Sunday's Elite Underclassmen Combine stop in Winter Garden. Here's our Inside Scoop Notebook on Florida targets from the event.

It was assumed that Tampa (Fla.) King four-star Tony Livingston committed to Florida as an offensive tackle prospect, but on Sunday he put his pass-catching skills on display as a tight end prospect.

Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange three-star receiver Jayden Gibson may not be taking an official visit to Florida next month, but he will hold a distinction nonetheless - he will be the first prospect the Gators host upon the NCAA lifting the recruiting dead period restrictions.

As Florida starts to extend more and more offers to prospects in the Class of 2023, Inside the Gators will provide short spotlight profiles including a quick question and answer session. Up today is five-star athlete Jaiden Ausberry, a defender found deep in the heart of LSU Country.

As Florida starts to extend more and more offers to prospects in the Class of 2023, Inside the Gators will provide short spotlight profiles including a quick question and answer session. Up today is four-star wide out Johntay Cook, a 7-on-7 teammate of Nick Evers.