Florida climbs to third in ESPN's latest 2027 recruiting rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Florida football has moved up to No. 3 in ESPN's latest 2027 team recruiting rankings, advancing from No. 4. This rise is attributed to a strong recruiting effort led by Jon Sumrall, featuring 16 blue-chip prospects. Recent commitments include four-star players Kennedee Jackson and Cahron Wheeler. Florida is recognized by multiple recruiting services as a top-5 class, trailing only Miami, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M. The Gators' standout recruit is five-star OL Maxwell Hiller, who is expected to make an immediate impact.
- •Florida's recruiting class includes 16 blue-chip prospects.
- •Gators recently signed four-star tackles Kennedee Jackson and Cahron Wheeler.
- •Maxwell Hiller is the top recruit in Florida's class.
- •Florida is ranked behind Miami, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M.
- •Jon Sumrall has significantly influenced the recruiting efforts.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Florida continues to ascend in ESPN's latest 2027 recruiting rankings
"Florida football continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail under Jon Sumrall as the Gators moved up in ESPN's latest 2027 rankings.
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