Growing up, [autotag]CJ Ingram[/autotag] had little choice but to rep the Orange and Blue.
His dad, Cornelius, played for the Gators from 2005-2008, which meant CJ was a Gator through and through. Now a junior in high school, Ingram is getting the chance to truly follow in his father’s footsteps as he receives an offer from Billy Napier’s program, according to 247Sports’ Donovan Keiser.
Both Napier and wide receivers coach Billy Gonzalez have stopped by Hawthorne High to see Ingram at practice. He plays quarterback for the Hornets, but Florida is offering him as a receiver.
Despite the position change request, Ingram says that Florida is in a very good position with him.
“I mean, as of right now, it is my highest conference offer,” Ingram said. “Just be able to stay home and be around my family and have the option as well to play football in front of my family; they’re definitely at the top of my list.”
Ingram is also close with former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Indianapolis Colts star has encouraged Ingram to play at Florida under Napier.
It’s unclear whether the Gators will get him in town for a junior day, but there are still a few weeks left in the contact period to make that happen.
Ingram is unranked by all four major recruiting services right now.
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