Ten Of The Top Football Recruits Being Sought By Gators
By KYLE CURTIS
GatorBait.com Intern
Here is a list of Top recruits for Florida in the 2023 class and their current status:
CB Tony Mitchell
Mitchell is an Alabama native, someone Nick Saban would love to grab as an asset for the Crimson Tide. Mitchell has Florida, Georgia, Texas A&M, Oregon and Alabama in his top 5 and recently has named Florida as his leader.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
QB Christopher Vizzina
A popular prospect, since Florida needs to secure a quarterback this cycle. At 6-4, Vizzina has all the physical tools. He currently has interests from Clemson, Notre Dame, Ole Miss and Tennessee.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
CB Cormani McClain
As an in-state player, McClain would be a welcomed addition to Corey Raymond and Patrick Toney’s defense. McClain was recently crystal balled on 247 to come to Florida. The Gators are in contention with Michigan, Miami, Ohio State and Alabama.
247: 5-star
Rivals: 5-star
ESPN: 5-star
On3: 5-star
EDGE Malik Bryant
Bryant is another coveted in-state player who for the Gators’ defense. Bryant is from Orlando and has interests from Georgia, Miami and Clemson.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
OL Payton Kirkland
Kirkland was recently crystal-balled to commit to the Gators. Retrieving offensive linemen has been a big thing for Napier since arriving, dominating the trenches, and establishing the run is a staple of his offense dating back to Louisiana.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
DL Derrick LeBlanc
LeBlanc has also been crystal-balled to join the Gators in the next cycle. Another addition like LeBlanc, who is 6-4, 270, could be a difference-maker on the D-line as an effective Gator pass rusher.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
RB Cedric Baxter Jr.
Baxter, an Orlando native, re-offered by the new staff, was on campus in late January. One of the top targets to reload a historically strong running back room.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
WR Jalen Brown
Brown is a speedy slot receiver out of Miami that could be utilized in many different forms within the offense. Brown also has interests from Miami, Florida State and Michigan.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
RB Richard Young
Young is another natural downhill runner that the Gators would love to get their hands on. Alabama and Ohio State are believed to be leading in his recruitment, but there is still work that could be made to impact the final income.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
DL John Walker
Both Walker and LeBlanc are teammates at Osceola High School in Kissimmee. If Napier could grab these two guys the defensive line could be very scary for years to come.
247: 4-star
Rivals: 4-star
ESPN: 4-star
On3: 4-star
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