Florida football secures commitment from four-star defensive lineman Cahron Wheeler
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Florida Gators head football coach Jon Sumrall continues to build a strong 2027 recruiting class, adding four-star defensive lineman Cahron Wheeler. Wheeler, 6-5 and 245 pounds, committed during a team dinner at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. He is the first edge rusher in Florida’s 2027 class, which now includes 21 total commitments. Sumrall is focusing on strengthening the defensive line, with four of the top seven commitments aimed at the trenches.
- •Wheeler is ranked No. 6 in the class and 90th nationally.
- •Florida has 21 commitments, including four on the offensive line.
- •The Gators are pursuing additional five-star recruits.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Florida football continues insanely hot recruiting streak with another elite defensive commitment
"Head coach Jon Sumrall is loading up Brad White's defense with blue-chip recruits who will fortify an already talented unit.
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